A formation switch and some more expansive, open play was the order of the day pre-COVID, but will Steve Bruce stick with his plan or drop back into a three-man backline?
5. CENTRE-BACK: Jamaal Lascelles
The skipper, United's leader. Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Isaac Hayden
Fits the bill in terms of energy and legs in the midfield. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
7. CENTRAL MIDFIELD: Jonjo Shelvey
Newcastle United's top-scorer this season with FIVE goals in the Premier League. Photo: Stu Forster
8. RIGHT ATTACKER: Valentino Lazaro
With Matt Ritchie an injury doubt the Austrian Inter Milan loanee is likely to step. It would be no shock to see Ritchie make a miraculous recovery mind. Photo: Alex Morton