The arrival of Rafa Benitez, or any new manager in football, gives every single player a fresh start – they are provided a clean slate and thus attempt to impress at every opportunity.
Newcastle’s usual starters have not performed to the best of their ability frequently enough this season, so nobody is undroppable, especially with Rafa at the helm.
With just over a week to go until United face Norwich in a crucial relegation six-pointer, we ask you – which regular substitute deserves to start the most?