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Newcastle United vs Manchester United: times, TV and how to watch online
Manchester United host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on 27 December in the Premier League. Here's how to watch on TV and online.
Manchester United return to action having last played in a 1-0 win over Norwich City on 11 December with their fixtures against Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford not going ahead after a string of covid-19 cases left them with just 11 fit players, three of which were goalkeepers.
United are unbeaten in three games in all competitions under new German coach Ralf Rangnick since he arrived at Old Trafford but have had two Premier League games postponed and last played on 11 December.
The 63-year-old German is a proponent of "gegenpressing" - a style of soccer in which teams press high and use counter-pressing to win the ball back as soon as possible, rather than falling back to regroup.
"We understand his ideas and what he wants to play. Slowly, we will be where he wants us to be. It's a bit of everything, not just pressing... You must be physically ready and play well tactically," United defender Matic said.
Newcastle looking to react
The Magpies languish at the foot of the table with the worst defensive record in the league and are staring relegation in the face which is a scenario not relished by new Saudi Arabian backed owners. The come into Monday's clash on the back of a 0-4 home defeat to the other Manchester side on 19 December with any honeymoon spirit after the takeover now a distant memory for the St. James faithful.
Eddie Howe will also be missing some key players with doubts over Krafth, Manquillo and Shelvey. Guaranteed absentees will be injured:Lewis, Fernández and Dummett with Hayden ruled out via suspension.
What time does Newcastle United vs Manchester United kick off?
The Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester United will kick off at St. James Park, on Monday 27 December 2021 at 3:00 pm US (ET) and 12:00 am US (PT).
That’s 9:00 pm CET and 8:00 pm UK time.
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Where can I watch Newcastle United vs Manchester United in the US and the UK?
In the US and the UK, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting Manchester United vs Arsenal:
US: Universo on NBC
UK: Sky Sports.
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Newcastle vs Manchester United: live AS English coverage
You’ll also be able to follow live-text coverage of Newcastle vs Manchester United right here at AS. We'll be building up to the game from about an hour ahead of kick-off, before taking you through the action as it unfolds.