This is the team I suspect Bruce may name for tonight’s match at Old Trafford against Manchester United. It has three changes from Monday’s defeat at Chelsea.
While the team above is one I think Bruce will name, it’s not the one I hope he goes with. These types of matches don’t suit Jonjo Shelvey so maybe a recall for Sean Longstaff to play alongside his brother Matty could be an option.
Newcastle won’t have any injured players back for tonight but there are also no fresh injury concerns so Bruce has options. I expect a few changes from Chelsea but suspect he’ll stick with the 4-3-3 formation.
Manchester United could be without a handful of players with Paul Pogba ruled out and Edinson Cavani struggling with a muscle injury.
Newcastle United Injuries
Callum Wilson (hamstring), Javier Manquillo (ankle), Fabian Schar (knee), Fede Fernandez (hamstring)
Manchester United Injuries
Paul Pogba (thigh), Phil Jones (knee), Edison Cavani (muscle – late fitness test), Donny van de Beek (muscle – late fitness test), Scott McTominay (knock – late fitness test)
Our poll for this match has 80% expecting a loss. This means that Fulham could overtake us next weekend if we get nothing from Wolves at St. James’ Park on Saturday and they defeat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
A result tonight could alleviate that problem at least for another week. However, it’s not looking good for Newcastle at the moment as we’ve been dragged into a relegation fight after being 10 points clear just over a week ago. That’s what wins do as Fulham have picked up 7 points on us since last Saturday.
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124 comments so far
cyprus
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:36 PM
Comment #81Erase ‘be’.
Tsunki
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:36 PM
Comment #82What a day that was Emre planting that free kick against the mackems it was the far end from us but what a corker. 🙂
Mister Tuff
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:39 PM
Comment #83Moanster – stop your moaning mischief. Take a day off.
Tsunki
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:39 PM
Comment #84Give it up munster you’re having a shocking time trying to backtrack you’ve done the damage, brought a knife to a gunfight, you’re better off just laying low and leaving it, no arguments required today let’s just endure…enjoy the match eh? 😀
Munster Mag
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:40 PM
Comment #85Rotonda, I’ve no issue with that and am happy to giggle at lovestruck guys like you who were, and are, congenitally incapable of saying anything remotely negative about the man. Little bit of perspective wouldn’t go amiss.
Mund, yep you were right, they don’t leave it long do they?
Optimistic prime
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:41 PM
Comment #86As a fan, I’ve no say in the manager, owner or the players we sign.
Have no say in relegation or a takeover, just have to deal with whatever card we’re dealt.
Not how it should be, how it is.
All I get to do it vent, or whinge about it, whilst being called deluded by pundits and journalists.
Great fun.
Munster Mag
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:41 PM
Comment #87Tsunki, there is no backtracking. What was said re Fulham was stupid.
hibbit
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:42 PM
Comment #88speaking of Dinosaurs whats happened to “Basset” ???
have the red gaurd finally caught up with him in China ???
hibbit
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:43 PM
Comment #89speaking of Dinosaurs whats happened to “Basset” ???
have the Red Guards finally caught up with him in China ???
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:46 PM
Comment #90Think it’s time someone suggested a sports bra to the Bruce, just not a good look at all in his Chavtastic tracksuit.
hibbit
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:48 PM
Comment #91sorry about that it was only supposed to be the spelling mistake 😳
Tsunki
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:48 PM
Comment #92I SAID NOWT ABOUT FULHAM!!!!
have a lie down man! 😀
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:48 PM
Comment #93Dunno Hibbit but see Harry Redknapp has got himself a role in Eastenders.
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:52 PM
Comment #94Wonder if they’ll bring Pat Butcher back as well then, it always amazed how she could speak without her lips moving.
Tackle from behind
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM
Comment #95Carson
Pat Butcher is taking over as Portsmouth manager with Ricky as assistant coach and Wellhard as kit man dog.
Tsunki
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:56 PM
Comment #96The eternal hour approaches. 😐
Tackle from behind
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:57 PM
Comment #97Team sheet incoming……..
Mund
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:58 PM
Comment #98Tackle
Sorry to be the one that tells you this but Wellhard is no longer with us 🙁
RIP Wellhard
Zorro
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:58 PM
Comment #99A little tune from the past a few words changed MR ROY CASTLE
Relegation Relegation Relegation is what we need if you cannot beat the best and can’t even beat the rest Relegation is what we need
hate man u but again no apologies nufc need trounced
4-0 will do
BRUCE OUT BRUCE OUT BRUCE OUT
AncientC
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:59 PM
Comment #100I am expecting Hendrick to be straight back into the side — I hope not, if he’s going 5 at the back.
Totally understandable that some fans are calling for 5 at the back in this game — but for me it just represents regression — I’d prefer to see the side attempt to evolve and progress with the 4 at the back.
Tackle from behind
Feb 21, 2021 at 5:59 PM
Comment #101Mund
Behave — Wellhard was well hard – I know he got hit by a bus or something, he just got up, bit his own legs off and walked away.
AncientC
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM
Comment #102Yep, looks like Bruce is sticking to his guns. Unless Hayden is playing CB that is.
jane
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM
Comment #103no surprises
Reilly
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM
Comment #104Newcastle team: Darlow, Krafth, Lascelles, CLark, Lewis, Hayden, Shelvey, Willock, Almiron, Saint-Maximin, Joelinton. #nufc
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:02 PM
Comment #105Well hard
Rotonda heights
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:02 PM
Comment #106Munster
I’m assuming there is no B side on your record. You need to get it digitally remastered as your vinyl has worn out from excessive overuse. A 14 year old would say something like ” lovestruck”. Your emotional growth and maturity seems a bit stunted.
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:03 PM
Comment #107Wellhard be a good name for a porno film
WELLHARD IN THE WRONG SNATCH.
DubaiMicky
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:04 PM
Comment #108Steve Bruce makes one change to the Newcastle side which lost at Chelsea last Monday as Joelinton replaces Dwight Gayle in attack.
Defender Federico Fernandez does not make the bench.
Newcastle XI: Darlow, Krafth, Lascelles, Clark, Lewis, Willock, Hayden, Shelvey, Joelinton, Almiron, Saint-Maximin.
Subs: Dubravka, Dummett, Carroll, Ritchie, Gayle, Hendrick, Fraser, Murphy, S Longstaff.
Mund
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:04 PM
Comment #109Tackle true like as Wellhard was most definitely well hard…
Optimistic prime
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM
Comment #110Unbalanced again, murdered down the left, same shit, different game.
swemag
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM
Comment #111Anyone here any rumors of Bruce being fired tonight if we don’t win?
Easy to see see Graeme Jones taking over.
Either way, we lose 3-0 today.
Mund
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:05 PM
Comment #112Takes two to tango..
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:06 PM
Comment #113Shelvey starting, that’s the game lost already then. Disclaimer if we win the game courtesy of a worldy by Shelvey.
Optimistic prime
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:06 PM
Comment #114I’ll see a takeover before I see ASM Almiron and Fraser on the pitch togther.
Probably see Halley’s comment first.
Optimistic prime
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Comment #115You don’t know what ya doing
AncientC
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Comment #116Joelinton will be running that right-hand channel by the looks of things. A bit of a different role to everywhere else he has been tried. You can only pray we somehow land on his best position; if he even has one.
Carson80
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM
Comment #117Mund didn’t know that was a porn film starring Wellhard.
Tackle from behind
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:10 PM
Comment #118Team Sheet
https://pbs.twimg.com/ad_img/1363540986601873420/YtPfkC8G?format=png&name=900×900
Great White Hunter
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:11 PM
Comment #119Typical crap team put out by our so called useless coach, I,m sorry but IMO I think we are going to get a big walloping hopefully not as big as Southampton got ! I only hope it’s his last match in charge of OUR team. ps Hope WLtoon had a good birthday, sorry a bit late !
AncientC
Feb 21, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Comment #120Daniel James playing for Man Utd. He’ll cause all sorts of problems hitting the byline.