Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce awaits kick off in the FA Cup fourth round replay football match between Oxford United and Newcastle United at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, west of London, on February 4, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce awaits kick off in the FA Cup fourth round replay football match between Oxford United and Newcastle United at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, west of London, on February 4, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
Newcastle United's English head coach Steve Bruce awaits kick off in the FA Cup fourth round replay football match between Oxford United and Newcastle United at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, west of London, on February 4, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

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?
By Jordan Cronin
Published 6th Feb 2020, 11:45 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2020, 09:38 BST

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:

Bruce has options in the attacking areas following the arrival of Valentino Lazaro, however Almiron and Saint-Maximin retain their spots following a solid season so far.

9. AM: Miguel Almiron

Bruce has options in the attacking areas following the arrival of Valentino Lazaro, however Almiron and Saint-Maximin retain their spots following a solid season so far. Photo: Mark Runnacles

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After showing signs of being back to full fitness with an extra-time winner at Oxford United, the Frenchman is a player that can get fans on the edge of their seats.

10. AM: Allan Saint-Maximin

After showing signs of being back to full fitness with an extra-time winner at Oxford United, the Frenchman is a player that can get fans on the edge of their seats. Photo: Catherine Ivill

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Supporters have been left unimpressed by record-signing Joelinton and believe Carroll should lead the Magpies’ attack when fit.

11. ST: Andy Carroll

Supporters have been left unimpressed by record-signing Joelinton and believe Carroll should lead the Magpies’ attack when fit. Photo: Alex Livesey

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Having only appeared in cup competitions for the last two seasons, it is no surprise to see Darlow take his place on the bench.

12. SUB: Karl Darlow

Having only appeared in cup competitions for the last two seasons, it is no surprise to see Darlow take his place on the bench. Photo: Mark Runnacles

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