Alan Shearer has revealed his concern about Newcastle United’s lack of goals.

The Magpies drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday, despite failing to register a shot at goal. Their lead came when Anthony Gordon’s cross was deflected into his own net by Marc Guehi before Daniel Munoz equalised in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

Eddie Howe’s side were free-scoring last season with their total of 85 bettered only by Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool, however, there has been a significant drop-off this campaign.

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When asked if he is concerned, Shearer told the Rest is Football Podcast: “Yeah, I am yeah. They’ve scored 14 goals in 13 games, three of them were away to [Nottingham] Forest.

“Last year or maybe the year before, so many times we spoke about Newcastle - their energy, their pressing, how they went after you and I don’t see a lot of that. It is pretty worrying, particularly in the final third.

“Isak went off injured, he [Howe] chose not to put Wilson on at that time and put him on with 15 minutes to go. Other players have to start scoring goals - Gordon has to score more, Barnes has to score more, Joelinton has to, Willock has to. I think Isak has four or five [goals] this season so I hope he’s not too badly injured and he can play on Wednesday against Liverpool.

“It definitely concerning, absolutely. And like Aston Villa, Newcastle are in the bottom half 11th and 12th in the league. Not great from Newcastle, they have to improve.”

Newcastle next face Premier League leaders Liverpool at St James’ Park on Wednesday night.

“It is a difficult one to answer because we haven’t changed,” Howe said on the lack of goals. “I wouldn’t say anything because you’re always trying to evolve and improve but we certainly haven’t changed our attacking philosophy in any way. It’s a difficult one for me to give you a clear direct answer for.

“It is something we are of course aware of and will continue to work and improve. I back the players, I know we have players who can score goals and create, I’ve got no issue with the quality of players we have.”