Overview
- The Premier League match kicks off at 8pm GMT on Friday, 26 December at Old Trafford and will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event.
- Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is ruled out with injury, with Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Casemiro returns from suspension for United, offering a midfield option after recent absences and with a track record of bookings against Newcastle.
- Newcastle travel with defensive shortages, with Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth and Kieran Trippier unavailable and Tino Livramento a doubt.
- Bookmakers have issued Boxing Day boosts, including Sky Bet’s 50-1 on a goal being scored and Paddy Power’s 50-1 Man United win or 80-1 Newcastle win offers.