Liverpool legend Graeme Souness names 'absolute rascal' player he loves

Former Liverpool manager Graeme Souness has hailed Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as an "absolute rascal" who constantly tries to make a difference, as he predicts a strong season for the Magpies

Graeme Souness has offered his opinion(Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes is an "absolute rascal" who is constantly "trying to be the man to make the difference" on the pitch.

That's the glowing assessment from Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, who believes Newcastle's midfield can hold its own against anyone in the Premier League. Souness, himself a midfielder during his playing days, has also hailed Joelinton as a "revelation" and reckons Newcastle will possess a serious attacking threat once Yoane Wissa reaches full fitness.

"With their best midfield, Newcastle are a match for anyone," Souness, who managed both Liverpool and Newcastle, told Chronicle Live. "Joelinton has been a revelation. He couldn't score goals, and Eddie Howe put him into midfield.

"It's just been a bit of genius. He's a big, powerful player in midfield for them.

"Bruno Guimaraes – I really, really like him. He's an absolute rascal. I liked him (against Sunderland) because when they were 1-0 down and chasing it, he was trying to be the man to make the difference all the time, wanting the ball all the time.

"Anthony Gordon had a bit of a disappointing game (against) Sunderland), but normally you're getting some magic from him.

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has been a revelation in the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)

"Newcastle are in good shape, and when Wissa gets himself fully match fit, they've got some firepower there.

"If they got another trophy, that'd be a great win. A trophy and finishing in the top four, that'd be a great season for Newcastle."

Liverpool can still win the league - Souness

Souness also recently spoke to Liverpool.com to explain how Liverpool can still win the Premier League title this season, despite being 10 points behind Arsenal in first.

"I look at Arsenal - they had 70 percent of the ball the other night against Wolves, who look as if they're already relegated, and they won the game by two own goals," said Souness, speaking on behalf of Sky Bet.

"They had 70 percent of the ball; their goalkeeper made two saves. Creation's a big deal for them. So, as a Liverpool supporter, you're thinking, 'Could Arsenal fall off the perch? Could they have a bad patch?'

"You're also hoping that (Erling) Haaland gets injured. Do they (Manchester City) score goals for fun after that? Maybe not.

"Liverpool are 10 points behind Arsenal right now, that's three games — but it looks like Liverpool are going to have to win every game.

They've got to qualify for the Champions League, worst-case scenario, but they won't have given up on winning the league, and they shouldn’t. The crowd is there; the crowd will support them and get behind them."