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Man United vs Newcastle live: Latest score and updates from Premier League
Dec 26 2025 21:16 · By Richard Jolly, Jamie Braidwood · 87 Reads
Manchester United and Newcastle will be hoping for a Christmas boost as they battle on Boxing Day.
It is a lighter portion of top-flight festive football than usual, with a full slate of weekend action leaving this as the sole Premier League fixture on Friday. It is nevertheless an intriguing encounter between two sides experiencing not dissimilar seasons plagued by inconsistency.
Hosts Manchester United begin the evening three points ahead of their visitors and eyeing a spot in the top five with victory. They were beaten at Aston Villa last Sunday, though, and will be tested by the absence of Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder suffered a soft-tissue issue in that game. Can Newcastle take advantage? Eddie Howe’s side have endured a frustrating run and need three points to keep in touch with the pack in the chase for European places.
Follow all of the latest from the Premier League clash with our live blog below:
Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle (DORGU 25')
GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle (DORGU 25')
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle
Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle