Shearer criticizes Woltemade's Newcastle performance after 2-1 Man City loss
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has criticized striker Nick Woltemade following the team's 2-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester City. Shearer believes Woltemade poses a challenge for Newcastle and is not aligning with manager Eddie Howe's tactical approach. Woltemade struggled to impact the match against Manchester City, with Shearer stating the £70m transfer fee combined with Gordon's role as center-forward indicates he hasn't met expectations. 'When he attempted to press [against Man City when City scored their second goal], he was easily beaten. He is clearly an issue for Newcastle,' Shearer said.