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'If you're building the perfect centre forward he is it': Alan Shearer hails Erling Haaland after netting his 26th league goal of the season in Man City's 3-1 win at Arsenal - and insists he'll 'be the first to shake his hand' if he beats his record of 31

Alan Shearer has hailed Erling Haaland after he netted his 26th Premier League goal of the season in Man City's 3-1 win at Arsenal.

The Newcastle legend, 52, also insisted that he'll 'be the first to shake his hand' if he beats his record of 31.

The Norwegian striker, 22, wrapped up a victory for the reigning champions, as Arsenal slipped out of the top spot they had occupied since the third week of the season.

Speaking on Amazon Prime Video, the football pundit said: 'I was going to actually congratulate him tonight and just say well done because it's only a matter of time before he gets it.