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Toon in training: Training for the Toffees
Everton are the visitors to St. James' Park on Wednesday night, with Newcastle looking for a first victory since October against Sam Allardyce's side.
Everton will be buoyed by their Merseyside derby draw against Liverpool, but despite the Magpies' recent results, Rafa Benítez and his players appeared to be in good spirits ahead of this week's clash.
Club photographer Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this gallery from United's Benton base.
It was a crisp morning at United's Benton base
Rafa Benítez talks to some of his staff
The manager addresses his squad
The players warm up on a chilly day
Javier Manquillo laughs with Mikel Merino and Joselu
Christian Atsu could start after making his return as a substitute against Leicester at the weekend
United's last victory came against Crystal Palace
Skipper Jamaal Lascelles is back in contention after injury
Undersoil heating meant the training pitch was free of snow
Karl Darlow is flanked by Rob Elliot and Freddie Woodman
Elliot saves a shot from coach Simon Smith
Jonjo Shelvey used to play for Everton's local rivals, Liverpool
Jacob Murphy was the FUN88 player of the month for November
Dwight Gayle has scored in his last two matches
Woodman makes an acrobatic save
Darlow chats with Head of Analysis and First Team Coach Antonio Gómez Pérez
Shelvey and Gayle
Matt Ritchie practises his corner kicks
DeAndre Yedlin passes the ball
Benítez and Ritchie in conversation
Benítez will demand a reaction from his side after recent results
Ritchie and Benítez