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Four things learned from Newcastle's latest training pictures as Matt Ritchie returns

Newcastle United have been back in training ahead of the first of three successive away trips in the space of eight days. Eddie Howe's side will hope to extend their eight-match unbeaten run in Thursday night's encounter at Southampton.

The Magpies moved seven points clear of the relegation zone with a hard-fought victory against Brighton on Saturday. Early goals from Ryan Fraser and Fabian Schar coupled with another resolute defensive display was enough to eke out a 2-1 win over the Seagulls.

Ralph Hassenhuttl's side has called on his side to show a 'different face' after a four-goal thrashing at Aston Villa in their last outing. However, the Saints have not tasted defeat at home since September last year, and Howe could be forced to make changes to his starting eleven with trips to Chelsea and Everton to come.

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