FA Cup prioritised over Premier League? Newcastle United fans are scratching their heads at Steve Bruce's Everton XI

No Allan Saint-Maximin and kids on the Newcastle United bench. Could it be that Steve Bruce is putting FA Cup progression over Premier League points?

By Liam Kennedy

Published 21st Jan 2020, 19:00 BST- 1 min read

Updated 21st Jan 2020, 19:00 BST

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James Park on November 30, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Here’s how YOU reacted on Twitter...

@ash_moralee – “Not to sure about that line up tonight, sure Steve Bruce is looking at this game as a free pass and look to hammer Oxford? Rather the points in the league, as we all know when we face the big boys in the cup we just wave the white flag.”

@RJT971 - “Players being rested who earn tens of thousands a week man should be buzzing just come back from injury should be itching to play. If I was Steve Bruce I’d be playing Saint-Maximin, he played 90 minutes against Chelsea obviously can’t be too much wrong with him.”

@PeterLiddle1 – “Bets on how is going to get injured in the first half within this game?”

@DyerJak – “I think we’re gonna get smashed tonight like.”

@BenWing_ – “Why does he always play the Longstaffs together? Not one or the other. Shelvey needs to be in there.”

@ramsey_ian – “You just can’t win with some #nufc fans. Going mad about ASM not being included in tonight’s squad. He’s just back on Saturday.”

@OnlyBloodyDavid – “Wow. Bruce REALLY wants a solid go at the #FACup doesn't he?”

@craigwat11 – “Apologies to any Toon fans who made the journey to watch the match. This is going to be a backs to the wall, less than 25% possession job. Enjoy.”