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Manchester United will be in action on Boxing Day but our home game against Newcastle United is the only top-flight fixture on a day traditionally rich in footballing action.

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The Reds' contest with the Magpies has been moved to Friday 26 December, kicking off at 20:00 GMT.

Sky Sports are showing the Old Trafford clash live and ticket information is available here to attend the game in person.

The other nine matches are to be played across the final weekend of 2025, with Sunderland versus Leeds United and Crystal Palace against Tottenham Hotspur taking place on Sunday 28 December.

The Premier League has issued a statement explaining the scheduling: "The Premier League would like to acknowledge the circumstances that have led to a reduced number of matches on Boxing Day this season - impacting an important tradition in English football.