United make a comeback on Boxing Day and take on another Northern heavyweight in prime time.
The Reds welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford as they battle to retain their European spot in the Premier League. Only three points separate the Lancashire and Tyneside clubs, with United grabbing the chance to move closer to the top four after losing to Aston Villa at the weekend. The Magpies have had a difficult start to the season and will be looking to continue their climb back up the table after missing out on a chance to beat Chelsea to take all three points last Saturday.
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United will miss the game after captain Bruno Fernandes left the pitch at half-time against Villa with an apparent hamstring injury. They have failed to win their past seven league games without their talisman and must also find form without African Cup of Nations stars Brian Mbemo and Amad Diallo.
Casemiro returns from a one-game suspension due to accumulation of yellow cards and is likely to form a midfield partnership with Manuel Ugarte or Lisandro Martinez. The former once again underperformed and United have lost seven consecutive starts with him on the pitch, while the latter has proven useful despite his poor form.
Premier League schedule
The UK has an evening kick-off, which means the US East Coast kick-off is at 3:00 pm
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Premier League Channel
The match was broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. Viewers in the United States can watch the game on USA or watch on NBC Sports. In Canada, it’s on DAZN and Fubo.
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predict line-up
Possible starting XI for Manchester United:
Ramens; Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dolgu; Cunha; Sesco