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Toon in training: Up for the cup

Newcastle take on current Premier League champions Chelsea in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Sunday.

Rafa Benítez has already admitted that he will need to "balance" his squad, with a vital league game against Burnley just three days later, but he looks set to name a strong starting XI at Stamford Bridge if Friday's training session is anything to go by.

Serena Taylor went behind the scenes at United's Benton base to bring nufc.co.uk this gallery.  

 New loan signing Kenedy chats with kit manager Ray Thompson

The players walk outside for training

 Jonjo Shelvey cracks a smile

 Matt Ritchie shows off his skills

Paul Dummett made his Newcastle debut in the FA Cup just over five years ago

DeAndre Yedlin tries to keep warm

Joselu poses for the camera

Rafa Benítez looks on 

Kenedy trains with his new team-mates, although he's ineligible to play on Sunday

Shelvey sprints in Friday's session

Jacob Murphy scored his first Newcastle goal at Manchester City last weekend

 Christian Atsu spent four years with Chelsea without making a competitive appearance for the Blues

Dwight Gayle was on target when United travelled to Stamford Bridge in the league last month

Jamie Sterry passes the ball 

Gayle, Paul Dummett and Massadio Haïdara 

Chancel Mbemba could feature at Stamford Bridge

Mohamed Diamé runs to receive the ball

 Young goalkeeper Paul Woolston is put through his paces by goalkeeping coach Simon Smith

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