Why Newcastle game on Boxing Day ensures United make top-flight history

Opta have also pointed out that this is the first Boxing Day in Premier League history to see as little as one game being played.

The Reds have the most wins on the date in the competition (22), while Newcastle have the joint-most defeats (16).

After finishing the matchweek with our recent games against Everton, West Ham, Wolves and Bournemouth, we kick things off this time around, as was the case when travelling to Tottenham Hotspur on 8 November.