Newcastle United are in fine form as they played out their first midseason friendly.

The Magpies are in Saudi Arabia, touring the country and meeting their ownership group.

Joelinton and Miguel Almiron got goals for the Magpies against Saudi champions Al-Hilal, with German Loris Karius in goal.

Manager Eddie Howe will have been happy with his team's output as they won 5-0.

The Magpies are in fourth place in the Premier League at present, with the league resuming after the World Cup break on Boxing Day.

Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was present at their friendly, alongside co-owner Amanda Staveley.