Overview
- The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT on Friday 26 December at Old Trafford and will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with streaming via Sky Go.
- Manchester United are without captain Bruno Fernandes through injury, while Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, and Casemiro is available after a ban.
- Newcastle enter with a head-to-head edge of five wins in the last six meetings, yet their away league record this season shows just one victory from eight matches.
- Previews point to goals, noting both teams have scored in nine of Manchester United’s last ten Premier League games and in nine of Newcastle’s last ten.
- Bookmakers are pushing enhanced offers for new customers, including Sky Bet’s 50-1 on a goal being scored and Paddy Power’s 50-1 on a United win or 80-1 on a Newcastle win.