On Friday, 26 December 2025, Manchester United defeated Newcastle 1–0 at Old Trafford in a Premier League Matchday 18 fixture. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC under the charge of referee Anthony Taylor of England. The only goal of the game arrived before the half-time whistle, which saw United lead 1–0 at the break, a margin they defended through the second half to secure all three points.

For Manchester United, this result was vital as they pushed for a top-four finish in the Premier League ...