Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has branded his old club a "mess".

The Magpies, five points above the drop zone, are on their worst top-flight run for 38 years, losing seven in a row.

"They're in a mess. They're in trouble," said Shearer, speaking on the BBC's Match of the Day.

"I think 35 points might be enough to stay up. But I'm looking at Newcastle, and I don't think they're safe yet. Their goal difference is not great either.

"Newcastle will need another point and then I think they'll be all right, but I don't know where that's going to come from.

"I feel a bit sorry for John Carver, because he's from the area, he loves the football club; it's just a shame some of his players don't love the football club as much as he does."