Topic of conversation today was opposite number Chris Wilder, the United squad’s reaction after their hit and miss last fortnight and injuries with huge updates on full-back DeAndre Yedlin, who missed last weekend’s Manchester City draw, and Andy Carroll, who was also absent for the St James’s Park clash.
Here's everything Bruce said at today’s Benton presser.
5. On Newcastle United's form
“It’s vitally important when you don’t play as well as you’d like to that you can get that response. We’re doing OK at the minute but the league is so tight. The difference between fifth bottom and fifth top is tiny.” Photo: Ian MacNicol
6. Bruce on NUFC start to season & 14th position so far
"We’re doing OK at the minute. We’re in the pack, a big pack. December is going to be the defining month for a lot of teams." Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Players reward supporters
“The supporters could see the players gave everything they possibly could (against Man City) - and that’s all supporters want to see. To get rewarded with a wonderful finish from Jonjo was fitting.” Photo: Stu Forster
8. Defining December
“All to play for - we’re in the mix, we’re in that group - we can be quite pleased because we’re going along quite OK, at the minute. But, there’s a long way to go, and a very difficult month ahead.” Photo: IAN KINGTON