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Toon in training: Up for the cup
Newcastle begin what they hope will be a long and fruitful Emirates FA Cup campaign on Saturday, when League Two leaders Luton come to St. James' Park.
The Hatters have enjoyed a great season so far and look a good bet for promotion, so will relish the opportunity to test themselves against top-flight opposition.
But Rafa Benítez's side picked up seven points in four games over the festive period so were understandably in a positive frame of mind as they trained ahead of the game.
Club photographer Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this gallery from the Magpies' Benton base.
Matt Ritchie is regularly the first player out on the training pitch
Ciaran Clark and Jonjo Shelvey weren't far behind
Adam Armstrong is back following a six-month loan spell with Bolton Wanderers
Young Jamie Sterry will be hoping for an opportunity on Saturday
Mikel Merino, Joselu, Ayoze Pérez and Javier Manquillo
Merino could make his FA Cup bow on Saturday
DeAndre Yedlin smiles for the camera
Paul Dummett was wrapped up against the cold
Jamaal Lascelles
Rafa Benítez won the FA Cup with Liverpool in 2006
The manager greets Yedlin
United's players line up for their warm up...
... which included drills with training mannequins
Lascelles, Dummett and Clark sprint in training
Benítez keeps a close eye on proceedings
Karl Darlow
The players take part in a possession drill
Rolando Aarons was handed a start in Newcastle's last cup game, against Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup, and responded with a goal
Merino passes the ball to teammate Christian Atsu
Dwight Gayle played for Crystal Palace in the 2016 FA Cup final
Merino makes an interception
Gayle questions a decision - but Jonjo Shelvey seems to have no complaints
Jacob Murphy shares a joke with Darlow
Benítez's side will be hoping to reach the fourth round on Saturday