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Lee Ryder

Newcastle United go with five at the back for Sheffield United test

Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce made a host of changes for their clash at Bramall Lane tonight with top scorer Callum Wilson back to lead the line.

Ryan Fraser, Fede Fernandez and Fabian Schar were also back to bolster the Magpies' starting line-up in South Yorkshire.

Bruce's side had failed to win in the last seven matches in all competitions with six changes to his side a strong statement going into a pressure game for the head coach and his staff.

Newcastle are eight points above the drop zone but Fulham have a game in hand and Newcastle's next match is away at Arsenal.

UNITED : Darlow, Yedlin, Fernandez, Schar, Clark, Dummett, Hayden, S Longstaff, Hendrick, Fraser, Wilson.

Subs : Dubravka, M Longstaff, Carroll, Joelinton, Ritchie, Gayle, Murphy, Almiron, Anderson

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