Newcastle United heads to Manchester on Boxing Day, aiming for consistency.
Eddie Howe’s team let a two-goal lead slip against Chelsea in their last match, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Positioned 11th in the table, they are seeking a win to narrow the gap with the teams above them. Last season, Newcastle had a successful run against Manchester United, winning both league matches.
Despite that success, Newcastle has not won consecutive league matches at Old Trafford since 1935. With Manchester missing some key players, Newcastle sees this as a good chance to change that trend, even with their own defensive challenges.
Newcastle United team news
Eddie Howe is optimistic about Nick Pope returning from a groin injury to take Aaron Ramsdale’s place in goal. However, the defense is still struggling with injuries, as Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier, and Sven Botman are unavailable.
Due to these issues, Lewis Miley might play right-back again, with Lewis Hall on the left. In midfield, Joelinton is working to be fit and is likely to start alongside Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali. Up front, Nick Woltemade is in form, having scored seven league goals in his debut season, and will be supported by Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle United predicted Lineup
Predicted XI for Newcastle United: Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Schär, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled at Old Trafford on Friday, 26 December 2025, beginning at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Newcastle United vs Manchester United?
In the UK, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 19:30 GMT.
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