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Toon in training: Buzzing for the Hornets
Newcastle may have lost their last three games, but the players are still in a positive frame of mind if our latest training gallery is anything to go by.
Watford are the next visitors to St. James' Park on Saturday (kick-off 3pm UK time) and United have been boosted by Mikel Merino returning to full training this week.
Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk these pictures from Friday's training session...
The players warm up on a chilly Friday morning
Jonjo Shelvey kicks the ball at our super snapper
Florian Lejeune prepares for Saturday's game
The players train under a blue sky at United's Benton base
Jacob Murphy will hope to keep his place in the starting XI
Rafa Benítez watches on from the sidelines
Joselu poses for the camera
Aleksandar Mitrovic is all smiles
Rafa Benítez orchestrates the session
Matt Ritchie has been one of United's key men this season
Mikel Merino was back in full training
Darlow dives to make a save from Mitrovic
Benítez blows his whistle
Massadio Haidara and Joselu play rock, paper, scissors to determine who is 'piggy in the middle'
Ciaran Clark celebrates a goal during training - let's hope for more of the same on Saturday!