Defensive reshuffle and a forward rethink – how Newcastle United are expected to line up at West Brom

By Liam Kennedy

Published 3rd Mar 2020, 17:51 GMT

Updated 3rd Mar 2020, 18:01 GMT

Newcastle United have a chance to make it through to the last eight of the FA Cup for the first time in 14 years this evening when they take on Championship leaders West Brom at the Hawthorns.

While Steve Bruce has stuck to his strongest possible XI in the competition to date against Rochdale and Oxford, he’s expected to make changes this evening? Here’s what team he is expected to pick, with reshuffles up and down the pitch.

. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 29: Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley FC at St. James Park on February 29, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 29: Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Burnley FC at St. James Park on February 29, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol