This weekend's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge precedes the Carabao Cup last 16 tie at St. James' Park on Wednesday, where Eddie Howe's men will again go head-to-head with Enzo Maresca's Blues.

But points are at stake in the first meeting on Sunday, with United looking for the win that could see them leapfrog their opponents in the table and move back up into the top six.

Serena Taylor brought newcastleunited.com this gallery from Wednesday morning's training session.