The Newcastle United starting XI that could face Southampton – as Steve Bruce hints at changes

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has hinted be could make changes to his side this weekend as Southampton are the visitors to St James’s Park.

Bruce made just the one tweak to his side on Thursday with Andy Carroll coming in for Joelinton – who has struggled since arriving for a club record fee.

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle looks to the linesman Linesman Derek Eaton (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane on December 05, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)placeholder image
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle looks to the linesman Linesman Derek Eaton (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Newcastle United at Bramall Lane on December 05, 2019 in Sheffield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

He’s suggested more could be on the cards in what is the busiest month of football on the calendar.

Here’s the team he could pick on Sunday...

The man was a wall on Thursday. Up there with his best performances since signing for Newcastle.placeholder image
The man was a wall on Thursday. Up there with his best performances since signing for Newcastle. | Getty Images
The Argentine was again solid on Thursday night and Bruce is likely to resist the temptation to change a back three which coped so well against Sheffield United.placeholder image
The Argentine was again solid on Thursday night and Bruce is likely to resist the temptation to change a back three which coped so well against Sheffield United. | Getty Images
An absolute rock. Not 100% certain he's the best in centre of three but hard to argue with the manager's call.placeholder image
An absolute rock. Not 100% certain he's the best in centre of three but hard to argue with the manager's call. | Getty Images
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