This Boxing Day, Manchester United take on Newcastle at Old Trafford looking to get back to winning ways.
Ruben Amorim will be keen to end a two game winless streak for Manchester United when Newcastle arrive the day after Christmas.
It would be the wish every United fan has this festive period, beating the Magpies and climbing back up the table ahead of a favourable run of games.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 3 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 36 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 5 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 29 |
| 6 |  SunderlandSunderland | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 27 |
| 7 |  Manchester UnitedManchester United | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 26 |
| 8 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 26 |
| 9 |  BrightonBrighton | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 24 |
| 10 |  EvertonEverton | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 24 |
| 11 |  NewcastleNewcastle | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 23 |
The two sides are separated by just three points after 17 games have been played, with United seventh and Newcastle 11th.
For the Red Devils, this game comes after United lost 2-1 to Aston Villa and represents a chance to get back to form.
But how will United be able to line-up?
How Manchester United could line-up against Newcastle
Beating Newcastle on Boxing Day won’t be easy, with United winning one of the last six meetings between the two sides.
However, this will be an even tougher outing for United with seven first-team players out of action.
Apart from Bruno Fernandes, who will be the biggest miss?
Injuries and absences are piling up for the Newcastle game!
This leaves Amorim with some big decisions to make in this fixture.
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Here is our predicted line-up.
Senne Lammens: Starting in goal, there is no doubt that Lammens will be the starter. Having earned Sir Alex Ferguson’s praise, the Belgian is doing great for his debut season but needs more clean sheets.
Leny Yoro: Moving into the back-line and injuries mean United are no longer blessed with options at centre-back meaning Yoro starts. This is despite Yoro struggling against Villa having beaten by Morgan Rogers for both goals.
Ayden Heaven: In the centre of the back three, United will also be unchanged with a fifth successive start as the middle centre-back for Heaven. After another strong display vs Villa, Heaven was hailed for his performance.
Luke Shaw: Similarly, on the left of the three, we anticipate that Shaw will start once again, continuing his impressive availability this season.
Diogo Dalot: In the wing-back roles, there is also now a distinct lack of options outside of academy talents and it is almost certain that Dalot starts again on the right.
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Casemiro: In midfield, United will benefit from the return of Casemiro who has now served his suspension. His absence was felt against Villa and should help bring some more control to midfield in comparison to Manuel Ugarte.
Lisandro Martinez: The biggest question of the week has been over who will partner Casemiro, and the most logical answer would be the Argentine. Martinez was impressive against Villa, having replaced Fernandes at half-time and is the best option available.
Patrick Dorgu: At left wing-back, Dorgu looks like a nailed on starter. After some time out of the starting line-up, Dorgu impressed against Villa.
Mason Mount: Unless Amorim wanted to push Shea Lacey into the starting line-up, then it will be Mount again. Against Villa, Mount was very dangerous and will need to raise the levels again.
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Matheus Cunha: On the left will be Cunha after his goal last time out as he continues to improve and settle in. Against Villa, Cunha earned Roy Keane’s endorsement and United need him at his best here.
Benjamin Sesko: Things have not gone to plan for Sesko at United, but that could all change here against the team he almost signed for. It would be the perfect time for goals to start flowing and there is a chance they do with Newcastle often exposed in behind.
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