McAtee, Basham, no McBurnie - Sheffield United predicted XI to face Newcastle United, in pictures
After the late heartbreak of defeat at Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United must pick themselves up off the canvas for another tough test this weekend when megarich Newcastle United roll into town.
Boss Paul Heckingbottom has something of a headache in his striker department after Oli McBurnie was sent off in the 2-1 defeat at Spurs, meaning he misses out against Eddie Howe’s side. With a number of forwards already missing through injury, it is an issue he could have done without.
Elsewhere there are question marks over John Egan’s fitness while George Baldock will miss out with a calf issue. So how will Heckingbottom approach the game as United look for their first win of the season, against a side who faced AC Milan in midweek Champions League action? We tasked our man with stepping into Heckingbottom’s shoes and selecting the side he would pick to face Newcastle - do you agree, or would you go about it in a different way?
9. Gustavo Hamer
What a start to life at the Lane this lad has enjoyed. Another big goal in a big away game ultimately counted for nothing again but he clearly has a moment of magic in his boots which United will need to lean on if they are to survive this season
10. James McAtee
With Oli McBurnie suspended Heckingbottom has a decision to make up front and playing McAtee in a slightly more advanced role seems the obvious choice, with full respect to Benie Traore as United’s other attacking option. Couldn’t get into the game at Spurs and will be determined to make amends
11. Cameron Archer
Was a handful again at Spurs and will be keen to build on his record of one goal and one assist in his one PL game at Bramall Lane so far. It’s probably fair to say that Newcastle are better going forward than they are defensively so it could be time for one of United’s forwards to make themselves a hero