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Manchester United vs Newcastle Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Dec 26, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Manchester United hosts Newcastle United this Friday, Dec. 26, at Old Trafford, at 12:00 p.m. PT, 3:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. GMT, on matchday 18 of the Premier League.

The Red Devils arrive at this match positioned in seventh place on the table with 26 points after 17 games, having won seven, drawn five, and lost five.

For their part, the Magpies are currently in 11th place with 23 points and a record of six wins, five draws, and six losses.

While Ruben Amorim's team is coming off a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Dec. 21, Eddie Howe's side drew 2-2 against Chelsea on Dec. 20.

Here is all the key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, team news, and predicted lineups.

Nick Woltemade of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Lewis Hall during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park on December 20, 2025, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Where to Watch Manchester United vs Newcastle

The Manchester United vs Newcastle United match will be available to watch across various platforms, including both television and streaming. In the United States, you can enjoy it through USA Network.

In Canada, it will also be available through DAZN, while in the UK, it will be available on Sky.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	USA Network, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com, SiriusXM FC
United Kingdom	Sky Go UK, NOW, SKY GO Extra, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, TalkSport Radio UK
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada

Injuries and Predicted Lineups for Manchester United and Newcastle

Manchester United

Goalkeeper: Lammens.
Defenders: Yoro, Heaven, Shaw.
Midfielders: Dalot, Casemiro, Martinez, Dorgu.
Forwards: Mount, Cunha, Sesko.

Bruno Fernandes (hamstring), Kobbie Mainoo (calf), Matthijs de Ligt (back), Harry Maguire (thigh), Bryan Mbeumo (AFCON), Noussair Mazraoui (AFCON), and Amad Diallo (AFCON) are all out for the home side.

NewcastleUnited

Goalkeeper: Pope.
Defenders: Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall.
Midfielders: Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton.
Forwards: Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.

Dan Burn (abdominal), Tino Livramento (knee), Kieran Trippier (thigh), Emil Krafth (knee), Sven Botman (back), Jamaal Lascelles (fitness), and William Osula (ankle) are all out for the Magpies.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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