Newcastle's training trip to Saudi Arabia, the nation of their owners, is a "football decision for the benefit of ทีมท็อตแนมthe players", says manager Eddie Howe.
United head to the Middle East after Saturday's Premier League game against Leeds, with their next match on 8 February after the international break.
There "won't be any distractions", the players are "my only focus" added Howe.
