Manchester United host Newcastle on Friday, 26 December 2025 at Old Trafford. The kick-off time is 20:00 local. The fixture is part of the Premier League schedule. Manchester United go into the match 3rd in the table; Newcastle sit 13th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Manchester United have taken 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Newcastle have collected 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 13 Apr 2025: Manchester United 1-4 Newcastle; 30 Dec 2024: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle; 15 May 2024: Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0. Manchester United scored through P. Dorgu 24'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 24 as the contest closed.

Manchester United held 33% of the ball against 67% for Newcastle. Shots on target finished 4-3. Expected goals read 1.27 for Manchester United, 1.18 for Newcastle.

The win nudges Manchester United forward and leaves Newcastle with work to do. Manchester United sat 3rd and Newcastle 13th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.