Newcastle United return to St James’ Park this Friday, facing off against Spanish side Girona. As the countdown to the Premier League season edges ever closer, Newcastle United’s pre-season preparations are kicking up a notch. Fresh from their 2-0 defeat against Yokohama F.Marinos, the Magpies now face their toughest test of the summer so far, in the shape of La Liga outfit Girona. The clash against the Spanish side is one of two games at St James’ Park this weekend, as Eddie Howe’s side also plays host to French outfit Stade Brestois as part of the Sela Cup. READ MORE: Predicted Newcastle XI …