Newcastle vs Manchester United

Match: Manchester United - Newcastle

Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 18

Kick-off: December 26 2025, 20:00 GMT

Stadium: Old Trafford

Manchester United (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: S. Lammens
• Defenders: Lisandro Martínez, A. Heaven, L. Shaw
• Midfielders: Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, M. Ugarte, P. Dorgu
• Forwards: Matheus Cunha, M. Mount, B. Šeško

Newcastle (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: A. Ramsdale
• Defenders: L. Miley, M. Thiaw, F. Schär, L. Hall
• Midfielders: S. Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, J. Ramsey
• Forwards: J. Murphy, N. Woltemade, A. Gordon

This fixture is crucial for both teams as Manchester United sits in 7th place with 26 points, while Newcastle is in 11th with 23 points. Each club looks to improve their standing in a highly competitive Premier League.

Manchester United: The Red Devils have struggled recently, recording a loss, followed by two draws, and a win. With a record of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, they will look to assert dominance at home, where they have scored 16 goals in 8 games.

Newcastle: The Magpies have had their own ups and downs, arriving with a recent draw, a loss, and a win. Their record stands at 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, but away from home, they face challenges with just 1 win in 8 matches.

• Sun Apr 13 2025: Newcastle 4-1 Manchester United
• Mon Dec 30 2024: Manchester United 0-2 Newcastle
• Wed May 15 2024: Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle
• Sat Dec 02 2023: Newcastle 1-0 Manchester United

Date: March 4 2026, 20:15 GMT

Stadium: St. James' Park

Newcastle (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: A. Ramsdale
• Defenders: K. Trippier, M. Thiaw, D. Burn, L. Hall
• Midfielders: J. Ramsey, S. Tonali, Joelinton
• Forwards: A. Elanga, A. Gordon, H. Barnes

Manchester United (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: S. Lammens
• Defenders: N. Mazraoui, L. Yoro, H. Maguire, L. Shaw
• Midfielders: Casemiro, K. Mainoo
• Forwards: B. Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, B. Šeško

Newcastle will miss Bruno Guimarães due to a muscle injury, alongside E. Krafth and L. Miley, both dealing with knee injuries. F. Schär is out with an ankle injury, T. Livramento has a hamstring injury, and N. Woltemade is sidelined due to illness.

Manchester United has several absentees, including P. Dorgu with a hamstring injury, M. Mount with a knock, and M. de Ligt who is suffering from a back injury. H. Maguire is absent due to illness, Lisandro Martínez has a calf injury, and L. Shaw is also unavailable.

This Premier League clash pits 13th-placed Newcastle against 3rd-placed Manchester United, with United looking to solidify their Champions League position while Newcastle aims to improve their standing.

Newcastle's recent form shows they are struggling, with two losses followed by a solitary win, and another loss before this match. Their overall record of 10 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses highlights challenges in both scoring (40 goals) and defending (42 goals conceded).

In contrast, Manchester United is displaying impressive form with three wins and a draw in their last four matches. They have a solid record of 14 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 50 goals while conceding only 38.

• December 26, 2025: Manchester United 1 - 0 Newcastle
• April 13, 2025: Newcastle 4 - 1 Manchester United
• December 30, 2024: Manchester United 0 - 2 Newcastle
• May 15, 2024: Manchester United 3 - 2 Newcastle
• December 2, 2023: Newcastle 1 - 0 Manchester United