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Manchester United arrive at training as Jose Mourinho prepares for the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba ahead of hosting Newcastle

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Manchester United will aim to get their assault on the Premier League title back on track this weekend when they host Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho's side slipped eight points behind leaders Manchester City before the international break after a 1-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Pep Guardiola's side could open up an 11-point gap if they can win away at Leicester before United kick-off on Saturday evening.

Jose Mourinho arrives at Manchester United's training ground ahead of the Newcastle game
Jose Mourinho arrives at Manchester United's training ground ahead of the Newcastle game
Dutch international Daley Blind drives into Carrington as United trained on Friday
Dutch international Daley Blind drives into Carrington as United trained on Friday

Despite City's increasingly ominous form, Mourinho will be boosted by the imminent return of both Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to first-team action.