Alan Shearer has praised one of Arsenal’s summer signings with the club top of the Premier League, but says Mikel Arteta still ‘paid too much for him’.

Following Saturday’s 1-0 win at Fulham, the Gunners are three points clear of Manchester City and four ahead of Liverpool following their 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield.

While we’re only eight games into the season, some believe the title race is already theirs to lose, with Arteta’s squad hailed as the best in the league following an impressive summer transfer window.

Arsenal spent over £255million on eight players with Martin Zubimendi and Cristhian Mosquera hitting the ground running, while others like Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have looked good but not hit full speed yet.

Another having a mixed start to life at the Emirates is Viktor Gyokeres, who has scored just three goals in 11 appearances since his £57m move from Sporting Lisbon.

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