Steve Bruce opted to recall Joleinton to his starting line-up for the clash with Southampton.
That was the only change to the side for Bruce with his side bidding for a place in the top 10.
It meant that after getting 70 minutes in the tank at Sheff United on Thursday.
Fabian Schar was also only named as sub with his wait for a start going on for a further game.
And there was no place on the sidelines for Matty Longstaff.
Bruce had said before the game: “It’s a huge month for us. It’s season defining, I think it is for every team because there are so many games.
“I have always said that a few results along the way helps everybody, so we’ve given ourselves a nice platform going into the busy Christmas period.
“The spirit among the players, and their attitude and the way they are playing has delighted me.”
UNITED : Dubravka, Manquillo, Fernandez, Clark, Dummett, Willems, Hayden, Shelvey, Almiron, Joelinton, Saint-Maximin
Subs: Darlow, Schar, Carroll, Gayle, Krafth, Atsu, S Longstaff
