Steve Bruce has already hinted at wholesale changes with Joelinton, Allan Saint-Maximin, Fabian Schar, Miguel Almiron, Jamal Lascelles and Christian Atsu all doubtful for tomorrow’s tie. With that in mind, we take a look at what the starting 11 could look like if Bruce decides to ring the changes:
9. AM: Matty Longstaff
A player Bruce really took a liking to in an impressive pre-season for the 19-year-old. Very much an option for Newcastle after showing he was more than capable of holding his own. A great opportunity tomorrow - if given the nod. Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. AM: Matt Ritchie
The injuries to United's attacking midfielders - Christian Atsu, Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron - should hand Ritchie the chance to be deployed in a more-advanced position, instead of his usual left-back role. Photo: Catherine Ivill
11. ST: Yoshinori Muto
Bruce said he was impressed with Muto in pre-season, though felt he lacked minutes on the field. There is that, and of course, choosing to stick with his record signing. Indeed, Joelinton is an injury doubt. Photo: Ian MacNicol