SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Steve Agnew, First team coach of Newcastle United (L) and Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United (R) inspect the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Steve Agnew, First team coach of Newcastle United (L) and Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United (R) inspect the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Steve Agnew, First team coach of Newcastle United (L) and Steve Bruce, Manager of Newcastle United (R) inspect the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Southampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Steve Bruce's predicted Newcastle United starting XI against Sheffield United - featuring some BIG calls

It’s been more than three months since Newcastle United kicked a ball in anger but this Sunday they’re back in business with Premier League football back on the agenda.
By Liam Kennedy
Published 21st Jun 2020, 08:00 BST
Updated 21st Jun 2020, 08:30 BST

A formation switch and some more expansive, open play was the order of the day pre-COVID, but will Steve Bruce stick with his plan or drop back into a three-man backline?

Here we take a look at the starting XI the manager could pick with Sheffield United in town on Sunday.

The Slovakian has played every minute in the Premier League for Newcastle United this season.

1. GOALKEEPER: Martin Dubravka

The Slovakian has played every minute in the Premier League for Newcastle United this season. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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A new contract looks to be in the offing for the Spaniard, who has been Newcastle & Bruce's Mr. Dependable this season.

2. RIGHT-BACK: Javier Manquillo

A new contract looks to be in the offing for the Spaniard, who has been Newcastle & Bruce's Mr. Dependable this season. Photo: Jordan Mansfield

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The Tottenham Hotspur loan man has been less than impressive since he arrived but he's an international left-back, and starts if fit.

3. LEFT-BACK: Danny Rose

The Tottenham Hotspur loan man has been less than impressive since he arrived but he's an international left-back, and starts if fit. Photo: Ian MacNicol

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The player with most touches for Newcastle United in the Premier League this season.

4. CENTRE-BACK: Federico Fernandez

The player with most touches for Newcastle United in the Premier League this season. Photo: Jordan Mansfield

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