THE Premier League serves up a Boxing Day special as Manchester United host Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the only top-flight fixture scheduled for December 26.
With the rest of the league action spread across the weekend, all eyes will be on this Friday night clash. It promises to be a battle of attrition, with both Ruben Amorim and Eddie Howe navigating severe squad depletions due to injuries and international call-ups.
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The betting angle: Depleted squads, guaranteed goals?
This fixture is defined by who isn’t playing as much as who is. Manchester United have been decimated by the AFCON kickoff, losing the in-form Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui to international duty. To make matters worse, captain Bruno Fernandes remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, leaving a massive creative void in the middle.
Newcastle United, while free of AFCON absentees, are enduring a defensive crisis of their own. The Magpies travel without Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn, meaning a makeshift backline will be tasked with stopping United’s pacey attack.
Despite United’s historic home advantage, recent history favours the visitors—Newcastle have won five of the last six meetings between these sides. However, with both teams missing their defensive leaders, we expect a chaotic, high-scoring affair rather than a tactical masterclass.
- Our tip: Both Teams To Score & Over 2.5 Goals.
- The longshot: Newcastle to win 3-2.
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📺 How to watch Man Utd vs Newcastle
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day)
- Kick-off: 8:00pm GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League.
- Highlights: Sky Sports YouTube & Match of the Day (BBC One, 10:45pm).
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