Newcastle boss Steve Bruce could make FOUR changes against Sheffield United

The Magpies produced a great display to hold champions Manchester City to a 2-2 draw on Saturday but Bruce may still freshen his side up for the trip to Bramall Lane.

He said: “I’m already thinking of changes. That’s something I also believe we will have to do in January because of the amount of games we have to play.”

Winger Allan Saint-Maximin is an injury doubt after coming off against City with Christian Atsu, who set up Jonjo Shelvey’s equaliser, a potential replacement.

Dwight Gayle is also pushing for a start up front ahead of £40million striker Joelinton, who has only scored once this season, while Bruce could freshen up his midfield by starting Sean Longstaff. DeAndre Yedlin could return at right wing-back ahead of Javier Manquillo if he shakes off a hip injury.