Arsenal’s Title Charge: Shearer’s Team of the Week Highlights
Arsenal’s title charge has its swagger back, and Alan Shearer has taken notice.
The Premier League’s record goalscorer named his Team of the Week for Matchweek 35, and two of Arsenal’s forwards forced their way in after a ruthless dismantling of Fulham at Emirates Stadium.
Gyokeres and Saka spearhead Arsenal surge
Viktor Gyokeres didn’t just lead the line. He tore Fulham apart.
In a blistering first half, the Swedish striker had a hand in all three goals of a 3-0 win that felt as controlled as it was ruthless. Two goals, one assist, constant menace. Fulham never got close.
Bukayo Saka matched that level on the right flank. He set the tone early, driving at defenders, demanding the ball, dictating tempo. His cross created the opener for Gyokeres, then the roles reversed as Saka finished coolly after the centre-forward returned the favour.
Arsenal’s attacking rhythm has carried them back to the front of the title race. Shearer’s selection underlined what the performance already suggested: this is an attack in full flow at the sharpest point of the season.
Forest’s fight, Spurs’ escape
Shearer’s XI wasn’t just about the top of the table. The relegation scrap weighed heavily on his choices.
Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win at Chelsea was one of the weekend’s standout results, and two of their key figures made the cut. Goalkeeper Matz Sels earned recognition for his composure and crucial interventions at Stamford Bridge, while Taiwo Awoniyi’s presence up front gave Forest a constant outlet and a cutting edge when it mattered.
The tension at the bottom stretched to Tottenham Hotspur as well. Locked in a desperate battle to climb out of the bottom three, Spurs found a way to win 2-1 at Aston Villa, a result with huge implications for their survival hopes.
Micky van de Ven’s inclusion reflected a commanding display at centre-back, anchoring a defence that had to withstand heavy pressure. In midfield, Conor Gallagher’s selection spoke to his work-rate and influence in a game Spurs simply could not afford to lose.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi also earned a place in Shearer’s line-up, rewarded for engineering a result that dragged Spurs out of the relegation zone and shifted the mood around their season.
At both ends of the table, Matchweek 35 felt like a hinge point. Arsenal’s stars are driving a title push; Forest and Spurs are fighting for their lives. The names in Shearer’s Team of the Week tell the story of a league where every performance, every decision, and every moment now carries a season’s weight.
