Overview
- Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0 at Old Trafford thanks to Dorgu’s 24th‑minute strike, the only match played on 26 December.
- Lisandro Martínez started as captain and was singled out as a key performer as United saw out the clean sheet.
- Bruno Fernandes missed the game with a calf injury, and Africa Cup of Nations call‑ups across clubs, including Bryan Mbeumo, reduced options for this round.
- The victory lifted United to 29 points and temporarily into the European positions, while Newcastle stayed on 23 points in mid-table.
- Broadcasters varied by market, with ESPN and Disney+ Premium carrying the match in some regions and Fox/Fox One in others, as seven more Premier League games follow on Saturday and two on Sunday.