As ever, plenty was on the agenda at the 58-year-old’s media briefing, speaking in-depth about the Magpies front three, his time in the job so far and assessing the once daunting trip to Old Trafford. Scroll down and click through our gallery to see what Bruce had to say with the Premier League returning over the festive period:
9. Has Bruce silenced his critics?
"I was always quietly confident I could handle the job. Maybe 14 years ago it would've been too big for me. The experience I’ve had has certainly helped, but I won’t get carried away.'" | Getty Images Photo: Mark Runnacles
10. Bruce on Manchester United
“Make no mistake – when you go to Old Trafford, you have to play well, be brave when you have the ball and pose a threat. That’s what we’ll be focussing on.” | Getty Images Photo: Richard Heathcote