Former Newcastle United striker and England international Alan Shearer has hailed Miguel Almiron as 'a real player' after his incredible display in yesterday's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
The Paraguayan showed his skills as he netted the Magpies' second of the game after dancing past both Ryan Sessegnon and Clement Lenglet and slotted the ball under Hugo Lloris to find his fifth in five league games.
His goal followed up Callum Wilson's opener after 31 minutes when the striker and Lloris collided outside of the box before Wilson calmly floated the ball over him and into an open net - much to the chagrin of the Spurs players. who quickly surrounded the referee in protest.
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Speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan, Shearer praised Almiron for his current form and looked at how manager Eddie Howe has changed the Magpies for the better.
"Part of the reason Newcastle are in fourth place in the Premier League is their defensive record - they have conceded fewer than any other side in the top flight - but it's fair to say they have surprised people at the other end of the pitch too.
"Miguel Almiron got another superb goal against Spurs, and the improvement from him this season has been incredible. The one thing that has never been in doubt since he joined Newcastle in 2019 is his work-rate - he has always put the effort in, and more.
"What has changed is that he has added an end product, not only with his goals but also his balls into the box. Almiron looks a real player now - intelligent, really quick, sharp on the ball and able to go past people.
"From where he was when he was arrived to where he is now is an amazing transformation. It is the same with Joelinton, and credit for that has to go to the manager.
"Howe has improved the players who were already there when he took over in November last year, but he has obviously signed some better ones too. In fact, every player he has brought in over the past couple of transfer windows has been a good signing and improved the team.
"That is very rare for any club, especially when you consider how many players have arrived at Newcastle in that time, but they have all made a positive impact in some way."
Shearer then highlighted how good Newcastle have been defensively and noted how crucial Bruno Guimaraes has been for the Magpies so far this season.
"Three of the back four against Spurs - Sven Botman, Dan Burn and Trippier - are Howe signings, along with Pope in goal, and they have all made the team more solid, with a better defensive understanding.
"In midfield, Bruno Guimaraes has been so good, he could get into any team in the Premier League on his current form."
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