Premier League fans have just one Boxing Day fixture to savour this year as Manchester United host Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Both sides arrive in inconsistent form, having each won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league matches, but recent history gives Newcastle a psychological edge heading into Friday’s encounter.
The Magpies have won five of their last six meetings with United since losing the 2023 Carabao Cup final, including a 2–0 victory at Old Trafford last December. Manchester United will be desperate to rewrite that narrative after a spirited but costly 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa last weekend, where defensive frailties were exposed and an injury to captain Bruno Fernandes deepened the frustration.
Newcastle, meanwhile, let a commanding first-half performance slip against Chelsea after racing into a two-goal lead, settling for a draw that left Eddie Howe’s side 11th in the table. With neither team full of confidence and festive fatigue likely to play a role, the stage is set for a tense and potentially chaotic Boxing Day battle in Manchester.
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