Former Aston Villa captain Gabby Agbonlahor says Newcastle United's new owners should stand by manager Steve Bruce.

With Newcastle currently fighting at the wrong end of the table, Agbonlahor believes they should persevere with Bruce.

“Newcastle at the moment are in a relegation battle," he told TalkSPORT.

“I would keep Steve Bruce, give him some money to spend in January, give him a chance, he's not had money to spend in his career as a manager.

“See what players he can bring in to help this squad of players and then see how it pans out over the course of the season."