Steve Bruce reacts to Newcastle United's West Brom draw – and the Premier League relegation battle

Desk Editor

Published 7th Mar 2021, 10:19 GMT

Updated 7th Mar 2021, 14:15 GMT

Steve Bruce doesn’t think this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Hawthorns is a ‘must-win’ but try telling that to Newcastle United fans.

Win or draw and the Magpies will again prevent Fulham from climbing out the Premier League bottom three, but defeat opens the door for Scott Parker’s men, who take on Liverpool this afternoon.

Newcastle United's English defender Jamaal Lascelles (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 27, 2021.

placeholder image — Newcastle United's English defender Jamaal Lascelles (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 27, 2021.

Can United do their own business in the relegation scrap, or will they again be looking elsewhere for favours? Follow every kick, as it happens, here…