After picking up a point against Manchester City last weekend, Newcastle United have a tricky game when they face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The Blades have been in sensational form and are in the top half of the table, ahead of the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal. The Magpies, meanwhile, are in 14th and just three points behind Sheffield United on the table.
Steve Bruce’s men secured a very good 2-2 draw against Manchester City, which will give them a huge boost ahead of the game against Sheffield United.
Newcastle United Team News
DeAndre Yedlin and Andy Carroll could both return to the Newcastle United squad after missing the last game due to injury. Both of them have been training ahead of the game.
Captain Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie are the two players that will miss out on the game against Sheffield United on Thursday.
Let’s take a look at the possible Newcastle United lineup against Sheffield United:
Predicted Newcastle United Lineup vs Sheffield United
Goalkeeper
Martin Dubravka should start in goal for the Magpies, making his 15th league start of the season.
Defence
Federico Fernández, Ciaran Clark, and Paul Dummett played at the back for Newcastle against Manchester City, and we could see the trio keep their place in the Newcastle United lineup.
Fabian Schär and Florian Lejeune are options for Bruce, but the Newcastle manager may want to keep the aforementioned trio after a good showing against the champions. Schär and Lejeune could perhaps return for Saturday’s game against Burnley.
Jetro Willems scored his second goal of the season against City; he should retain his left wing-back spot, while Javier Manquillo could keep his right wing-back spot after a solid performance against City.
Midfield
Jonjo Shelvey scored his third goal of the season – which made him the leading goalscorer for the Magpies this season. He should start alongside Isaac Hayden in the Newcastle United midfield. Sean Longstaff, and Matty Longstaff are options for Bruce in the middle.
Miguel Almiron registered his first assist of the season against City, and he should start on the right side, with Allan Saint-Maximin starting from the left.
Attack
Just one goal and one assist this season, Joelinton has struggled since his move from Hoffenheim, and could be replaced by Dwight Gayle in the Newcastle United lineup.
