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Toon in training: Brewing up a storm
Burton Albion come to St. James' Park for the first time in their history on Wednesday night.
And the Brewers will be on a high after beating Huddersfield Town at the weekend. That result was warmly received on Tyneside - but also shows that United will have to be at their best against Nigel Clough's men.
Rafa Benítez's players have spent the past three days preparing for the game and the Magpies boss has no new injury concerns ahead of the match.
Tickets are still available here. Club photographer Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk this exclusive gallery.