Newcastle United will resume their season with a home clash against Bournemouth ahead of the international break. Eddie Howe will be hoping to lead the Magpies to only their second Premier League win of the campaign when they face his former side at St James' Park.
The Magpies' trip to West Ham last weekend was postponed as the domestic calendar was suspended in the wake of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The encounter with the Cherries is one of seven top-flight fixtures due to be held this weekend ahead of the state funeral on Monday.
Howe has been pleased with United's performances so far this season, but a second defeat of the campaign would undoubtedly prove a setback prior to a two-week break in the schedule. Here are three things we learned from the picture gallery of Wednesday's training session at Benton.
