Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are the opposition this weekend as Eddie Howe's men look to get back to winning ways following last week's setback at Fulham.

It's set to be a busy week for the Magpies, who also face AFC Wimbledon and Everton within the seven-day period after City's visit, and the United squad was in good spirits on Wednesday as they trained ahead of the hotly-anticipated clash with Guardiola's charges.

Serena Taylor was there to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery from their midweek session at Darsley Park in Benton.