Newcastle’s game against Manchester United has been rescheduled, but the Magpies will avoid a wild Christmas Eve encounter at Luton Town.
On December 2, Newcastle United will meet Manchester United in front of the cameras.
Newcastle United’s match against Manchester United has been rescheduled for the evening of December 2. The game was originally slated to begin at 3pm, but due to TNT’s decision to broadcast it, the game will instead begin at 8pm at St James’ Park.
It remains to be seen whether any more Toon fixtures will be changed during the holiday season, with additional televised games due to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
“Newcastle United’s Premier League game at home to Manchester United has a new kick-off time after being selected for live television broadcast in the UK,” a United statement said.’
“The Magpies were scheduled to face hosts Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils at 3pm (GMT) on Saturday, December 2nd, but due to the fixture being selected to be shown live on TNT Sports, the English top-flight clash at St. James’ Park will now take place at 8pm (GMT).” The game’s date will not change.”
Newcastle fans were concerned about the December 23 trip to Luton, fearing it would be moved to a contentious Christmas Eve date. However, there are reports that broadcasters have decided to show Chelsea’s visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers to armchair fans the night before Christmas.
This would be the first broadcast Premier League match on Christmas Eve since Leeds defeated Manchester United 3-1 in 1995.
