By James Cormack Newcastle United open up the 2024/25 Premier League campaign on home soil against the newly-promoted Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies are aiming to stage a resurgence following an injury-hit 2023/24 season which saw them finish seventh in the top flight having secured a Champions League berth the campaign prior. Eddie Howe’s side enjoyed a successful tour of the Far East before returning to Tyneside and recording a pair of pre-season victories, including a 4-0 win over Girona. Newcastle mean business and Southampton may well be the first to feel their wrath. Russ…