This is Newcastle United's strongest team after their January transfer business - according to their fans
Newcastle United added Nabil Bentaleb, Valentino Lazaro and Danny Rose to their squad in the January transfer window – so what is Steve Bruce’s strongest starting XI?
Well, we asked YOU to select your favoured Magpies XI in our recent poll – and the results are in. In Steve Bruce’s regular 5-2-3 formation, this is who our readers at the Shields Gazette voted as the 59-year-old’s best starting XI. Click and scroll through the pages to see which players make the cut:
5. CB: Florian Lejeune
In his 10 appearances since battling back from his second ACL injury, the Frenchman has done enough to convince United fans that he warrants a place in the starting XI.
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6. LWB: Danny Rose
The England international arrived on deadline day and 83% of the votes went in favour of Rose in the LWB role, rather than Matt Ritchie and even Manquillo.
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7. CM: Jonjo Shelvey
It was a close call between Isaac Hayden and Shelvey, however the 27-year-old, currently sidelined with injury, wins the majority vote,
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8. CM: Nabil Bentaleb
There was no doubt over the former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder’s selection. Fans seem to like what they have seen from him during his three games in a black and white shirt so far.
Photo: Mark Runnacles