McBurnie will miss the game with Newcastle United through suspension. The Scotland international was sent-off in the dying stages of their defeat against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend after being shown a second yellow card by Peter Bankes.placeholder image
McBurnie will miss the game with Newcastle United through suspension. The Scotland international was sent-off in the dying stages of their defeat against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend after being shown a second yellow card by Peter Bankes. | Getty Images

Newcastle United and Sheffield United injury latest as 12 players set to miss Bramall Lane clash - gallery

Sheffield United v Newcastle United: Both teams are facing injury worries heading into Sunday’s game.

Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Sunday (4:30pm kick-off) when they face Paul Heckingbottom’s side at Bramall Lane.

The Magpies were victorious against Brentford last weekend and earned a deserved point at the San Siro on Tuesday night.

Their return to Premier League action sees them make the trip to Yorkshire to face a Blades side that were defeated in the dying stages against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.

Both sides have injury worried to contend with heading into the game with the hosts impacted by nine potential absentees.

Here, we take a look at the injury problems facing both camps ahead of Sunday’s clash:

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