Newcastle United have won five of their last six meetings with Manchester United, as many victories as they had enjoyed across their previous 44 encounters, dating back to 2000.
At Old Trafford, the Magpies won only once between 1972 and 2023, but have claimed victory during two of their last three visits.
Manchester United vs Newcastle preview
These two teams have inarguably spent Christmas lower down the table than both would've hoped, so can either claim three precious points on Boxing Day? Despite recent improved performances, Manchester United are currently seventh, winning just two of their last eight.
On Sunday, Rúben Amorim's team were unable to halt Aston Villa's winning streak, defeated 2-1 in the Midlands, with Matheus Cunha equalising in first half injury time, only for Morgan Rogers to score two absolute rockets either side. So, since the start of November, the Red Devils have only managed to beat Crystal Palace and Wolves, while their home form continues to be a major issue. Man United yielded just two points from home matches against Everton, West Ham and Bournemouth, the latter an exhilarating 4-4 draw 11 nights ago, one that will be tough to top in terms of entertainment. Here however, can Amorim's side claim a first victory at Old Trafford since 25 October?
As for Newcastle United, well they continue to be held back by their miserable record on the road. Eddie Howe's team have won only one of eight Premier League matches away from the North East to date, smashing Everton 4-1 a month ago, most-recently defeated 1-0 in the Tyne-Wear derby at the Stadium of Light; Nick Woltemade's own goal inadvertently writing his name into Sunderland folklore.
However, the German did get back into Geordie good books last weekend, on target twice in the first 20 minutes as the Toon Army appeared set to steamroller Chelsea at St James' Park. However, their Jekyll and Hyde nature came to the fore once more, regressing after the interval, allowing the Blues to fight back and earn a 2-2 draw. Thus, Newcastle are down in 11th, three points below their hosts, but can they claim victory at Old Trafford in a third successive season in this Boxing Day clash?
Manchester United vs Newcastle United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 181.
- Manchester United Wins: 92. Draws: 41. Newcastle United Wins: 48.
Manchester United team news
In a rare turn of events, Bruno Fernandes was forced off at half time at Villa Park with a hamstring issue, meaning this'll be the first Premier League match he's missed due to injury since May 2024.
More broadly, Rúben Amorim's options are depleted, given that Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Bryan Mbeumo are at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt remain sidelined.
Lisandro Martínez partnered Manuel Ugarte in a makeshift midfield in the Midlands, but Kobbie Mainoo will surely return, following a knock, as will Casemiro, having been suspended at the weekend. Lastly, Patrick Dorgu would miss Tuesday's clash with rock-bottom Wolves if booked.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (3-4-3): Lammens; Yoro, Heaven, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha, Šeško.
Manchester United player to watch vs Newcastle
Matheus Cunha has just three goals to his name so far this season, but can he score against Newcastle for the very first time?
Newcastle team news
Eddie Howe is very short of defenders, given that Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles are all sidelined, hence why teenager Lewis Miley filled in at right-back against both Chelsea as well as Fulham in the Carabao Cup, the match-winner that night.
Jacob Ramsey completed the midfield trio on Saturday, chosen over Joelinton, with Jacob Murphy likely to keep his place in attack, meaning Anthony Elanga will begin the night against his former side on the bench. A booking here would see Bruno Guimarães sit out Tuesday's trip to Turf Moor.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Manchester United: (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Miley, Thiaw, Schär, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.
Newcastle player to watch vs Manchester United
Nick Woltemade now has nine goals for Newcastle to his name, as well as one for Sunderland, so will the German giant centre-forward fire the Magpies to a win over Manchester United?
Manchester United vs Newcastle United prediction
Man United can't win at home while Newcastle never win away, making this Boxing Day clash tough to call but, given the Red Devils list of key absentees, we are backing the Toon Army to yet again leave Old Trafford with all three points on Friday night: Manchester United 1-2 Newcastle United.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester United vs Newcastle in the Premier League?
Manchester United vs Newcastle United takes place on Boxing Day, Friday 26 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).