Man United vs Newcastle: Match Preview, Lineups, Time & Where to Watch
Manchester United welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford for a massive Boxing Day Premier League showdown. Both teams sit mid-table fighting for European spots—United in 5th, Newcastle 11th. Ruben Amorim’s Reds need points to climb; Eddie Howe’s Magpies hunt an upset. Here’s your full preview with times, lineups, and watch options.
Match Date, Time & Venue
The game kicks off Friday December 26, 2025, at Old Trafford, Manchester.
- UK Time: 8:00 PM GMT (Sky Sports)
- USA East Coast: 3:00 PM ET
- USA West Coast: 12:00 PM PT
- India: 1:30 AM IST (Dec 27)
Referee Anthony Taylor calls the shots with Stuart Attwell on VAR. Expect cold weather—fans bundle up for festive football.
Predicted Lineups
United switch to a back four after injuries hit. Newcastle keep their 4-3-3 engine running.
| Manchester United (4-2-3-1) | Newcastle (4-3-3) |
|---|---|
| Lammens | Ramsdale |
| Dalot | Heaven | Martinez | Shaw | Miley | Thiaw | Schaer | Hall |
| Casemiro | Ugarte | Guimaraes | Tonali | Ramsey |
| Dorgu | Mount | Cunha | Murphy | Woltemade | Gordon |
| Sesko |
United Injuries: Fernandes, Mainoo, Maguire, De Ligt out. Amad, Mbeumo suspended. Dorgu starts after midweek volley winner.
Newcastle Changes: Ramsdale between sticks. Tonali pulls strings in midfield. Gordon leads the line—danger man with pace.
Head-to-Head Record
United dominate historically at home—29 wins, 2 losses in last 40 league games vs Newcastle. Rooney tops scorers with 13 goals in the fixture.
- Total H2H (Premier League): United 52 wins, Newcastle 27, 21 draws
- Recent Form: Newcastle won 5 of last 6 vs United (shock stat)
- Last Meeting: Newcastle 2-0 United (2024)
- Biggest Win: United 7-4 thriller (2012)
United desperate to snap the streak. Old Trafford magic could flip it.
Where to Watch: TV & Streaming Guide
Catch every moment live—here’s how by region:
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | USA Network / NBC | Peacock, Fubo, YouTube TV (5-day free trial) |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event | NOW TV (£14.99 day pass), Sky Go |
| India | Star Sports | JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Canada | DAZN | DAZN app |
| Australia | Optus Sport | Stan Sport |
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Team News & Key Battles
Man United: Amorim goes aggressive post-midweek win. Sesko leads line—hungry for goals. Mount pulls strings behind. Home crowd pushes for top-four push.
Newcastle: Howe’s side leaks goals on road. Guimaraes bosses midfield but defense shaky. Gordon vs Dalot right flank decides it.
Watch Dorgu—he’s flying. United’s injury crisis tests depth.
Score Prediction
Tough call—Newcastle’s recent edge vs United’s home fortress. Expect goals: Old Trafford Boxing Day classics deliver. United sneak it 2-1. Sesko scores, Gordon replies late, Dalot winner.
Safe bet: Over 2.5 goals. Both need points bad.
Quick Stats
- United home form: WWDLW
- Newcastle away: LDWLL
- Top Scorers: Sesko (8), Gordon (7)
- Prediction Odds: United 9/5, Draw 5/2, Newcastle 9/4
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