In their way is last season’s FA Cup and Premier League winners Manchester City, arguably the best team left in the competition by some distance.
Steve Bruce’s men have picked up four points from six since the restart and head into the clash full of confidence – but could they face a wounded animal in City, who relinquished their hold on the Premier League trophy on Thursday after defeat to Chelsea.
Here we take a look at the starting XI Bruce is expected to select for the visit of Pep Guardiola & Co to St James’s Park tonight (kick-off 6.30pm).
1. Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
2. GOALKEEPER: Martin Dubravka
Karl Darlow has been used in the FA Cup this season but it would be a big shock if Martin Dubravka did not remain in the side for this one. Photo: Michael Regan
3. RIGHT-BACK: Javier Manquillo
Fresh off the back of his new four-year deal, the Spaniard is Steve Bruce's first choice right-back at present. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
4. CENTRE-HALF: Jamaal Lascelles
United's leader. They miss him when he's gone, even though he's not always the first choice of many fans. Newcastle need a colossus-like performance from their skipper. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY