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Alan Shearer immediately shuts down Newcastle accusations as Alexander Isak claim made

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As the programme continued, the trio turned their attention to Chelsea's clash with Wolves, where Enzo Maresca's side eventually won 4-3 to secure their place in the quarter-finals.It wasn't long before Strand Larsen's name cropped up courtesy of Shearer, given Wolves' struggles this campaign as they sit rock bottom of the Premier League table without a solitary victory from their first nine matches.READ MORE: Alan Shearer left in no doubt about Arne Slot sack talk and has 'no sympathy' for himREAD MORE: Arne Slot singles out Chelsea star as Liverpool boss hits back after another horror showShearer started: "I don't suspect this Strand Larsen thing helped either - when it was touch and go and Newcastle were coming in," before Richards cut him off, declaring: "Newcastle... You're talking about Liverpool unsettling Isak, you unsettled Strand Larsen."But never one to accept criticism without firing back, Shearer replied with a poker face: "I never mentioned that at all, you brought that up," before breaking into laughter.Richards then responded with heavy sarcasm: "It's alright when it works in your favour, isn't it?"Following his 14-goal haul in the Premier League last campaign, Strand Larsen became a target for St James' Park this summer, amid the dramatic circumstances that eventually saw Isak depart the club for Liverpool in a record-shattering £125million transfer.The Magpies reportedly submitted multiple offers for the 25-year-old striker, though Vitor Pereira remained determined to hold onto his prized asset for the 2025/26 season.He said at the time: "If it's my decision, of course [we will keep him].



Because he's a very important player."It's not only about the technical and tactical, it's about the character. He's a player with character.

We'll see what happens."Despite Wolves managing to retain Strand Larsen at Molineux, the Norwegian has struggled to deliver in front of goal this term.The forward has managed just one Premier League strike from seven appearances so far this season. While Toon Army supporters will be gutted about how Isak's departure played out, the Swedish forward has yet to live up to his hefty price tag at Anfield.The 26-year-old has only made four appearances for Liverpool in the Premier League this season, failing to score and providing just one assist - his sole goal came in the Reds' 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Championship side Southampton in September.The Magpies ultimately opted to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford and Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart to beef up their attack this summer, with the decision to snap up the latter already proving fruitful.