Outspoken pundit and former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor gave his views on Newcastle United’s game against Liverpool at St. James’ Park on Sunday afternoon on TalkSPORT [via The Mag].

Additionally, he also gave his views on how Newcastle United can improve their squad as the summer transfer window begins to draw to a close.

He believes the Toon will have a strong chance of beating Liverpool at the weekend – he says that Liverpool ‘look a bit soft in the middle of the park’ and that Newcastle can exploit these weaknesses.

Moreover, he also weighed in on Newcastle’s dealings in the transfer market – he said that the Mags would benefit from signing a ‘top, top left-back’ and that this could elevate them to the next level of the game.

Newcastle have already made some excellent signings in the transfer window, such as Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes. However, they still have a lack of quality depth at left-back – as such, Agbonlahor could be right on the money in this case.

What did Agbonlahor say regarding the weekend’s fixture?

On Newcastle vs Liverpool at the weekend, Agbonlahor mused: “Newcastle, Liverpool, probably one of the most exciting fixtures for me this season. Newcastle, not afraid of anyone, home or away. They will go for the jugular.

“And Liverpool look a bit soft in the middle of the park, when trying to get the ball back, breaking up play. I feel this can only end one way. A high scoring game, like it was back in the day, the good old days of the Premier League. I’m going to go 4-2 to Newcastle.”

What did he have to say about the state of transfer play at Newcastle?

On who he thinks Newcastle should sign in the transfer market, Agbonlahor said: “I would say Newcastle – go out and get a top, top left-back. They have got Matt Targett, Dan Burn. Dan Burn is a very good left-back but I think his best position would be centre-half.

“You are playing in big European competitions like Champions League, you need a top, top left-back. So for me I would get a top left back.”