Toon in training: Blues Monday

Goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Tino Livramento sealed a convincing win for Eddie Howe's men at St. James' Park last time out and moved them to within four points of a place in the top six.

Howe says his charges are still chasing European qualification this term - but may have to do without the injured Kieran Trippier in what will be their second trip to Stamford Bridge this season, after December's Carabao Cup quarter-final, in which United exited the competition on penalties.

The Magpies - who beat Mauricio Pochettino's men 4-1 in the reverse fixture on Tyneside back in November - trained on Friday ahead of the trip, and Serena Taylor was there to bring nufc.co.uk this gallery as Newcastle get set for what could be a big week in their season, with an FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City to follow Monday's contest in the capital.

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