The Magpies travel to Lancashire to face Erik ten Hag's men, who have continental ambitions of their own, looking for a victory that would help to solidify their place in sixth place in the table.

Eddie Howe - who spoke to the media ahead of the game on Tuesday morning - says his side are "under no illusions" as to how tricky an assignment this is for them, but says his charges are "desperate to do well" against the Red Devils as the season reaches its crescendo.

Serena Taylor was at United's Benton training centre this week to capture Newcastle's preparations for the game for this newcastleunited.com gallery.