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.

By Liam Kennedy

Published 7th Dec 2019, 12:00 BST

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)

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.

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...