Today, on Boxing Day, only one match is played in the English Premier League. Manchester United welcomes Newcastle at Old Trafford from 9 p.m.
Usually the day after Christmas brings a whole host of games and a special atmosphere, but this time all the spotlight is on Manchester.
Newcastle enter the test three points behind United.
Amorim: We cannot rely on one player
Manchester United enters the match with personnel problems in the middle of the field and defense. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo are injured, and according to the announcements, neither Matthijs de Ligt nor Harry Maguire will play.
I am always convinced that we can win any game. Even without many players at the moment, I believe in the teamUnited coach Ruben Amorim said before the game, writes HRT.
In addition, he emphasized how the absence of the captain is a big blow, but also an opportunity for others.
It is impossible to replace Brunoa lot of people have to step up, we can’t rely on one player for everything.
Howe: Our good run against United means nothing
On the other hand, Magpies manager Eddie Howe warns that Newcastle should not be fooled by recent results against the Red Devils.
Our performance against Manchester United has been good recently, but that means nothing in this game.
Howe points out that he sees progress in United’s game.
They improved, they really did strong in matches, even against Aston Villa, although they didn’t win, they were very good.
In the attacking part of the mood, Newcastle is also looking for a new striker. Nick Woltemade scored twice in his last league appearance, and Howe singled out his play without the ball and his role in connecting the lines.
I think it was his the best game for the teamhis connecting game. Most importantly, when the ball came into the penalty area, he was there.
Why is there only one Premier League game today?
This season, the Premier League has broken up part of the Christmas schedule differently than usual.
The official explanation is a crowded global calendar and lack of “free” weekends after changes related to the expansion of European club competitions and adjustments to the domestic calendar.
The Premier League states that the competition has effectively become a “33-weekend” format, with an emphasis on a longer gap between rounds and a rule that clubs do not play within 60 hours.
ESPN further clarifies that this year’s schedule has been stretched across three days (Friday-Sunday) to manage workload and television timeslots, leaving Boxing Day with just one Premier League fixture.
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