Manchester United v Newcastle LIVE commentary: Kick-off time and team news for Boxing Day showdown

Manchester United will look to return to winning ways against Newcastle on Boxing Day.

The two sides meet at Old Trafford in the only Premier League fixture scheduled for December 26.

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United will head into the contest without a home victory for two months.

Since beating Brighton on October 25, Ruben Amorim’s side have been beaten by Everton as well as claiming draws with West Ham and Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Newcastle have been in poor form on their travels so far this season.

In 11 away matches in all competitions, the Magpies’ have tasted victory just twice.

However, they have an impressive recent record against United, winning five of their last six meetings.

The Red Devils’ only victory in that period saw them win 3-2 at Old Trafford in May 2024.

Man United vs Newcastle: Kick-off time and how to follow

Friday’s festive clash will kick-off at 8pm, with coverage live on Sky Sports Premier League.

The broadcast is set to begin an hour before the match at 7pm.

talkSPORT will also have live commentary from Old Trafford with Hugh Woozencroft presenting Kick Off from 7pm.

To tune in via the talkSPORT website, click HERE for the livestream.

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You can also listen on the talkSPORT app here, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Man United vs Newcastle: Team news

Amorim suffered a major setback during United’s defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday as Bruno Fernandes was forced off.

The Portuguese midfielder has been ruled out for at least the next three matches, with his return pencilled in for their trip to Burnley on January 7.

Fernandes joins Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt in missing the visit of Newcastle through injury.

Meanwhile, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are all on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Casemiro returns from a one-match ban after accumulating five yellow cards, though.

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Kobbie Mainoo is also set to undergo a late fitness test after missing the clash with Villa due to an injury picked up in training.

As for Newcastle, Eddie Howe continues to contend with a lengthy injury list.

Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier, Emil Krafth, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles all remain absent.

William Osula has also been ruled out indefinitely due to an ankle injury suffered in November.

There could be a boost in goal, though, with Nick Pope potentially returning.

The England international has missed the last seven matches in all competitions with a groin injury.

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Man United vs Newcastle: What’s been said?

Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Howe discussed matching the performances his side have recently produced against United.

The Newcastle boss explained: “The challenge is to hit those levels we know we are capable of home and away.

“I believe we can do it and I believe the confidence is returning internally that we can do it. Now we have to show it.”