But the legendary manager has been giving his former player Bruce some advice ahead of the clash.
"I spoke to him a couple of times. I always ring him for a bit of advice now and then," Bruce said.
"I saw him on Monday night at Old Trafford. He's been terrific since - not just for me but for any other manager, too.
“If there's ever a time where you need a bit of advice then he's always there to help you. He's great like that.”
Sir Alex Ferguson has given Newcastle boss Steve Bruce advice ahead of Man Utd clash (Image: GETTY)
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Sir Alex Ferguson has given Newcastle boss Steve Bruce advice ahead of Man Utd clash (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United have struggled this season with their last Premier League game being a 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Monday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were then held to a goalless draw by AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League in midweek.
But Bruce insists his focus is on his own team ahead of the Premier League clash.
"The one thing we're going to have to do well is play well and obviously try our best," Bruce added.
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