For Newcastle United fans, it may now be a matter of looking away as I point out some terrible statistics ahead of Manchester United vs Newcastle United.
United back in action at Old Trafford with an 8pm kick-off against Man U.
This match between Manchester United and Newcastle United is the only Premier League match to be played on Boxing Day this season.
The broadcasters and the Premier League have continued to make it as difficult as possible for Newcastle United fans to return to Tyneside after the match, by making it an 8pm kick-off.
No reason why it couldn’t have been played earlier in the day.
Some terrible stats ahead of Manchester United vs Newcastle United…
In the Premier League era, Manchester United have the most wins (22) of any PL club during Boxing Day matches.
In the Premier League era, Newcastle United have the most defeats (16) of any PL club during Boxing Day matches.
For over fifty years, between February 1972 and 2023, Newcastle United won only once (against Manchester United) at Old Trafford.
Anthony Taylor was allowed to referee this match, despite only needing a short bus ride from home to get to Old Trafford.
But as always, there are other, more relevant statistics…
Newcastle United won 2-0 to completely beat Man U on their last visit.
Newcastle defeated Man U home and away last season, scoring six goals and conceding just one.
In the last 26 months, Newcastle United have beaten Manchester United more times (twice) than in the previous 50+ years (once).
Eddie Howe has guided Newcastle to five wins in their last six games against Man U, home and away, with NUFC scoring 14 goals and conceding just four.
A more neutral statistic is that this match between Manchester United and Newcastle United marks the first time in the Premier League era that only one PL match will be played on Boxing Day.
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