Man United vs Newcastle lineups

Man United Lineup vs Newcastle OUT: Premier League 2025

Swastik Debnath

Published - Dec 26, 2025, 07:06 PM

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Manchester United host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, the only Premier League fixture on December 26 this season, with strong festive records favouring the Red Devils.
United are coming off a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, ending their four-game winning run, while Newcastle were held to a 2-2 draw by Chelsea after surrendering a two-goal lead.
With injuries, form, and tactical tweaks in play, attention turns to who is included and excluded from the Man United lineup vs Newcastle in this crucial Premier League clash.

There will only be one English top-flight game on Boxing Day for the first time in the Premier League era and it's a must-see match between one of the most successful EPL clubs Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The Magpies' 16 losses on December 26 are tied for the most of any team, but more recent events indicate that history is unlikely to have much bearing on Friday's match. Man Utd have won more Premier League games on December 26 than any other team.

Last weekend, a former Manchester City player delivered two devastating blows to the Red Devils' chances of qualifying for Europe, which dampened the festive mood in the red half of Manchester.

Ruben Amorim's team lost 2-1 to the title-chasing Lions after Morgan Rogers' incredible brace for Aston Villa, two goals that followed a Matheus Cunha goal, ended their four-game winning streak and marked just their second loss since the beginning of October.

Despite having one of their own in striker Nick Woltemade, Newcastle was unable to match Man United's clean-sheet performance against their Tyne-Wear rivals. However, the towering German swiftly won back the Geordies' favour against Chelsea last weekend.

In a commanding first half against the Club World Cup winners Chelsea, Woltemade's quickfire brace was no less than he and Newcastle deserved. However, Eddie Howe's team suffered a concerning capitulation as the Blues battled back to draw 2-2, not the first time this season. Let's see who are included and excluded from the Man United lineup vs Newcastle.

Man United vs Newcastle PL: Confirmed Lineup

In addition midfielder Bruno Fernandes is set to miss a few games due to the hamstring injury he sustained at Villa Park. Kobbie Mainoo, who would have been a logical substitute, is also unable to play due to a calf injury he sustained during training last week. Rather, Casemiro, who has returned from a yellow-card suspension, will simply replace Fernandes in midfield, where Lisandro Martinez may have put his name in the running for a start over the mediocre Manuel Ugarte following a striking cameo in the West Midlands.

While Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are currently playing at the Africa Cup of Nations, Matthijs de Ligt (back) and Harry Maguire (thigh) are also out for the home team.

Newcastle's first-choice keeper Nick Pope, who has a chance of making a comeback from a groin injury to replace Aaron Ramsdale in goal, could provide Howe with one fitness boost.

The Magpies are still dealing with a defensive injury crisis, though, as Dan Burn (abdominal), Tino Livramento (knee), Kieran Trippier (thigh), Emil Krafth (knee), Sven Botman (back), Jamaal Lascelles (fitness) and William Osula (ankle) are all still out.