Despite two successive defeats, Newcastle United would move back into the top half of the Premier League table if they can beat Crystal Palace on Friday night.
Former Eagles striker Dwight Gayle has now stepped up his return from the medial collateral ligament injury he suffered in pre-season while skipper Jamaal Lascelles was able to train on Wednesday after the thigh problem which forced him off against Chelsea last weekend was assessed.
Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie are pushing for a place in Steve Bruce's starting XI after recovering from respective groin and acromioclavicular joint surgeries, and Miguel Almirón - who only returned from international duty with Paraguay hours before the Magpies' 2-0 defeat to the Blues, which he started on the bench - has so far trained every day this week.
Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this gallery from United's Benton training ground.