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Eddie Howe knows his favourite front three, Tino Livramento was in stands ahead of £30m move and Toon need a centre-back... FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from Newcastle's 2-0 friendly win over Fiorentina

Newcastle maintained their unbeaten pre-season form with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina at St James’ Park.

Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak were on target for Eddie Howe’s side, who kick off against Aston Villa in the Premier League next weekend.

Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE was at the inaugural Sela Cup to bring you his five talking points…

THREE AND EASY?

Howe started with Almiron, Isak and Anthony Gordon as his front three - like he did against Chelsea in the States recently - and that is looking like his preferred triumvirate heading into the season.