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Stuart Jamieson

Norwich City vs Newcastle United team selector: Should Saint-Maximin and Krafth start for Magpies?

Steve Bruce is only one match into his Newcastle United's reign, but already he has some selection dilemmas.

The Magpies performed creditably in the 1-0 opening-day defeat to Arsenal at St James' Park, with the Gunners restricted to few chances.

However, at the other end, United didn't ask too many questions of the visiting defence, with Joelinton going close twice and Jonjo Shelvey hitting the post.

They head to newly-promoted Norwich this weekend knowing it's a good opportunity to get their first points on the board.

The Canaries will be fired up for their first game at Carrow Road back in the Premier League, and although they lost 4-1 to Liverpool on the opening weekend, they did show they were willing to get on the front foot.

Bruce was largely satisfied with his side's showing against Arsenal, but has three of his new signings pushing for a start.

Defender Jetro Willems and livewire forward Allan Saint-Maximin both came on in the second half at the weekend, while Swedish right-back Emil Kratfh is still waiting for his debut, having signed just three days before the first game.

Jonjo Shelvey has shaken off the knock which saw him leave the field early last Sunday, but strikers Dwight Gayle and Andy Carroll are set to miss the trip to East Anglia.

So which Magpies side would you send out at Norwich? Should Saint-Maximin start, and who for? Would you like to see Krafth given his debut, and what about formation?

Pick your Newcastle side using our team selector below, and see how it compares with the most popular XI.

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