Toon in training: Sunny scenes as United prepare for Brighton and Hove Albion | OneFootball

The Magpies were narrowly beaten at Arsenal last weekend after a hard-fought display in the capital.

Howe admitted he had seen 'positive signs' at the Emirates Stadium and will be hoping for more to shout about as United return to St. James' Park this weekend.

Back at Benton, the head coach has had both senior stars and youngsters out on the training pitch this week, with a number of under-21 regulars mixing it with the first-team.

Meanwhile, the likes of Lewis Miley and Bruno Guimarães continue to increase their fitness after their recent returns from injury.

Our cameras were out to capture some of this week's training sessions, which you can find in our photography gallery below.