Former Newcastle United defender Ryan Taylor has questioned manager Steve Bruce's future.
Taylor was reacting after Newcastle's defeat at Manchester United.
Speaking on Sky Sports' Super Sunday Matchday, he said: "They do look frail. What's happening is a repeat of last season. It's going to be a struggle and I just feel like nothing has changed from last season to this season.
"It was going to be a tough game going to Manchester United and the return of Ronaldo, but when you look at Newcastle, United away aren't the most important games.
"The important games are the home games against 'their own league'. I watch body language and Steve Bruce doesn't fill me with confidence when I watch him on the sideline.
"It's sad because Steve is a great guy but I just feel like he's fighting a battle he can't win. There's a lot of unrest at Newcastle at the minute but there's a lot of games to be played."
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