If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >JUMP TO:Man United vs. Newcastle live scoreMan United vs. Newcastle latest updates and highlightsStarting lineups and team newsHow to watch where you areHoping for a boost in the crowded and imperfect race for European places, Manchester United and Newcastle meet at Old Trafford for 2025's only Boxing Day match in the Premier League on Friday.Both clubs have trekked through the first half of the season below expectations, with Man United in seventh while Newcastle are back in 11th.STREAM: Catch Premier League matches LIVE all season long with Fubo in the USAThe recent form hasn't exactly indicated an uptick in future results either, as both clubs have won just two of their last five league games. Thus, today's match between the two banged up squads could provide a lift upon which any potential winner to press forward into the new year.The two clubs are both suffering from key injuries and absences, with Man United missing captain Bruno Fernandes plus a few AFCON participants, while Newcastle sport a long list of missing players due to various injuries.The Sporting News is following the Man United vs. Newcastle match live, providing score updates, commentary, and analysis.Man United vs. Newcastle score Score (Pregame)Goal scorersMan United––Newcastle––Location: Old Trafford (Manchester, England)Referee: Anthony TaylorKeep track of every game and every goal via SN's live Premier League scoreboardStarting lineups (predicted):Man United (3-4-2-1, right to left): Lammens (GK) — Yoro, Heaven, Shaw — Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu — Mount, Cunha — Sesko.Newcastle (4-3-3, right to left): Ramsdale (GK) — Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey — Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon. Follow The Sporting News on WhatsAppMan United vs. Newcastle live updates, highlights from Premier League match2 hours to kickoff: Manchester United will be missing Bruno Fernandes today, as the captain is sidelined with a hamstring issue.United have not won any of their last seven Premier League games without the Portugal international in the starting lineup, dating back to the 2022/23 season, losing six and drawing one.They'll need to improve that number if they wish to remain afloat in the race for European places through January, as Fernandes is expected to miss around three weeks."We have a plan [for January], we will look to sign a player if we believe he's the future of the club"Ruben Amorim on Man United's plans for January and says he expects Bruno Fernandes to return from injury in three weeks pic.twitter.com/O5CtvYIZt5— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 26, 2025Man United vs. Newcastle kick off timeThis Premier League match kicks off from Old Trafford on December 26, also known as Boxing Day, at 8 p.m. local time in Manchester, England. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe: DateKickoff timeUSA/CanadaFri, Dec. 263 p.m. ETUSA/CanadaFri, Dec. 2612 p.m. PTUKFri, Dec. 268 p.m. BSTAustraliaSat, Dec. 277 a.m. AESTIndiaSat, Dec. 271:30 a.m. ISTMan United vs. Newcastle lineups, team newsManchester United are without intrepid captain Bruno Fernandes who went down with a hamstring injury and will likely miss about a month of action.They are also missing a host of players to AFCON duty, including Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, and Noussair Mazraoui all of whom are regulars within the squad.Additionally, Kobbie Mainoo and Matthijs de Ligt are both down with slight injuries and face a fitness test to be ready for today's match.Man United projected starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Lammens (GK) — Yoro, Heaven, Shaw — Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu — Mount, Cunha — Sesko.Man United subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)Newcastle have a lengthy injury list, and while it has not affected the starting lineup to a significant degree, it has massively sapped the club's depth.The most notable injury absences include Dan Burn, Jamaal Lascelles, and Kieran Trippier, while Sven Botman picked up a back injury. Starting goalkeeper Nick Pope could be available but is a game-time decision thanks to a knock, and Emil Krafth will need a bit longer to make it back from a knee issue.The club has not yet given any information on the knee injury Tino Livramento picked up recently, but manager Eddie Howe indicated they're "hoping for good news" which relayed some positivity.Newcastle projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Ramsdale (GK) — Miley, Thiaw, Schar, Hall — Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey — Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.Newcastle subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)Man United vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channelStream live (sports or head to head)Watch Live Sports and TV Without Cable TVStart WatchingHere is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions:RegionTVStreamingUSAUSA NetworkFuboCanada—Fubo CanadaUKSky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier LeagueSky GoAustralia—Stan SportIndiaStar Sports Select 1JioHotstar