Newcastle United face Manchester United tonight in a crunch match. If Newcastle United win, they may move out of the relegation zone and give a boost to fans and players alike, especially with the incoming signings.
I expect McClaren to line up with the 4-2-3-1 that looked so impressive against Arsenal.
Injuries to Anita, Mbabu and Thauvin should keep them out, whilst Coloccini sat out training on Monday, it is not known whether he will be in the starting XI. Emmanuel Riviere nears a return but will be nowhere near match fitness after a long spell out.
Henri Saivet has joined the club from Bordeaux for a reported £5-million fee, whilst Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly on his way up to Newcastle for a medical after a £12-million fee was agreed with Swansea.
Andros Townsend has also been linked with the club today, with Sky Sports claiming he wants the move to NUFC
Cheick Tiote is set to be sold after Shelvey’s signature, so could feature one last time in the black and white stripes.
