'Christmas Carroll incoming' – Newcastle United fans react to Steve Bruce's team v Everton

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has named his team to face Everton – and as expected he's rung the changes.

Here’s how YOU reacted to the starting XI at St James’s Park.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Andy Carroll of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St. James Park on December 21, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)placeholder image
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Andy Carroll of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace at St. James Park on December 21, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

@Clarence_Acuna1 – “I'm all for giving people a chance but Joelinton needs dropping. I'd of taken him out of the 18 today and started with Gayle or Muto with the other on the bench.

@MichaelGallon – “Dropping Manquillo. Unbelievable - madness.”

@Clinton_Forde – “Belated 'Christmas' Carroll goal incoming…”

@nufcsanjay – “Strong XI that, good to have Carroll and Joelinton alongside each other again. Shelvey and Hayden duo will be key as well. Resting Manquillo probably the sensible option.”

@bodas73 – “Manquillo very unlucky to be dropped today IMO.”

@NUFCDefenceFC – “BIG ANDY But why no Manquillo?”

@_arrongallagher – “How come Gayle keeps getting a place on bench or few mins here and there? Think it’s time to give muto a chance.”

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