Boxing Day Paradox: United vs. Newcastle Steals the Spotlight at Old Trafford
Manchester United hosts Newcastle United on Boxing Day at Old Trafford for the 18th round of the Premier League. It marks the first Boxing Day with a single league game on the holiday. The match pits two clubs with opposite Boxing Day legacies: United leads with 22 wins, while Newcastle has suffered 16 losses. United sit seventh with 26 points, three more than Newcastle in 11th. Expect a festive showdown rich in history and late-season momentum.