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Toon in training: Villa in view
Aston Villa come to St. James' Park on Monday night - and Newcastle continued their preparations for the game on Friday morning.
A foggy start to the day gave way to bright blue skies as Rafa Benitez's men were put through their paces at United's Benton base.
Vurnon Anita joined in as he continues to close in on a return to action, but Isaac Hayden missed out after undergoing an operation on his ankle.
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