Man Utd vs Newcastle: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Manchester United, currently sitting in 7th place, will host 11th-placed Newcastle in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on December 26th, 2025, at 3 p.m. ET. Both teams will be eager to secure a win to climb higher in the league standings.

Manchester United are missing a few key players due to the Africa Cup of Nations, but they will be buoyed by scoring 9 goals in their last 3 games, even if they won just once in that span. Newcastle will be looking to overturn a run of form that has seen them lose to their bitter rivals, Sunderland, before throwing away a 2-0 lead against Chelsea last time out.

Man Utd vs Newcastle Form

The Red Devils' form has been inconsistent recently. In their last match, they suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa. Their recent home form shows some resilience, but with only 4 wins from 10 games, they'll be looking to improve.

Newcastle's form is also patchy. Their last outing saw them draw 2-2 at home against Chelsea. The Magpies have struggled on the road this season, with just one victory in their eight away games.

Man Utd vs Newcastle Head to Head

Historically, Newcastle have dominated recent encounters between these two sides. They have won five of the last six matches against Manchester United in all competitions. The most recent clash saw Newcastle triumph 4-1 at St James' Park in April 2025.

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Man Utd vs Newcastle Probable Lineups

Man Utd (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Shaw, Heaven, Yoro; Dorgu, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dalot; Mount, Cunha; Sesko

Newcastle (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Hall, Schär, Thiaw, Miley; Joelinton, Tonali, Guimarães; Gordon, Woltemade, Murphy

Man Utd vs Newcastle Team News

Manchester United have several key players missing for this match. Bruno Fernandes is out injured, while Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are doubtful. Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo, and Noussair Mazraoui are on international duty at AFCON. Casemiro returns after serving a one-match ban.

Newcastle also have a lengthy injury list. Kieran Trippier, William Osula, Sven Botman, J. Ruddy, M. Gillespie, Dan Burn, Emil Krafth, and Tino Livramento are all sidelined. Nick Pope is doubtful. Joelinton is struggling with a groin injury.

Man Utd vs Newcastle Match Facts

• Newcastle have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Man Utd in all competitions.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Newcastle's last 10 games in the Premier League.
• Newcastle have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Premier League.
• Newcastle have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Man Utd in all competitions.

Prediction: Man Utd 2-2 Newcastle

Despite Newcastle's historical dominance in recent fixtures, Manchester United will be looking to take advantage of playing at home. However, with key players missing, it will be a difficult task. The match forecast suggests a low number of cards will be shown. A draw seems the most likely outcome, with both sides potentially finding the net. The data provided predicts a draw.

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Given Newcastle's strength in attacking set-pieces and Manchester United's weakness in defending them, goals could be available for the away team, and given there have been over 2.5 goals in 9 of Newcastle's last 10 Premier League games, and Man United have scored 2+ goals in 8 of their last 11 league games, a score draw looks a real possibility.