Manchester United to Host Newcastle United on Boxing Day with Historic Rivalry and Defensive Concerns
Kick-off for Manchester United vs Newcastle United is scheduled for 8pm GMT on Boxing Day, 26 December 2025.
Newcastle United enter the match having failed to keep a Premier League clean sheet since early October, marking a run of ten games without a shutout.
Despite recent defensive struggles, Newcastle have dominated recent encounters with Manchester United, winning five of the last six meetings with an aggregate score of 14-4.
In contrast, Manchester United have maintained a strong record against Newcastle on Boxing Day Premier League fixtures, winning all previous matches with a combined score of 11-5.
Manchester United's last home game concluded in a high-scoring 4-4 draw, highlighting both attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
There is a possibility that manager Ruben Amorim could enhance United's defensive performance at home for this crucial fixture.
