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Preparing for the Pirelli
Newcastle will face Burton Albion for the very first time in a competitive fixture on Saturday.
United know that three points at the Pirelli Stadium will see them go into Christmas as the Sky Bet Championship league leaders.
But Nigel Clough's side will be hoping to claim a notable scalp, and Rafa Benitez has ensured that his players have remained fully focused in training this week.
Club Photographer Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this exclusive gallery from Friday's session.