Premier League
Dec 26, 2014 at 3pm UK
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Reaction
Louis van Gaal: 'Wayne Rooney to continue in midfield'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal reveals that he plans to keep using captain Wayne Rooney as a midfielder rather than a striker.
Dec 27, 09:11
Alan Pardew 'disappointed' with referee decision
Alan Pardew reveals that he was 'disappointed' with the refereeing decision that denied them a penalty early on in their game with Manchester United.
Dec 27, 06:52
Paul Scholes: 'Manchester United can launch serious title challenge'
Paul Scholes is adamant that Manchester United can make a surge for the Premier League title in the second half of the season if they can keep up their recent form.
Dec 27, 03:29
Louis van Gaal "satisfied" with Manchester United win
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says that he is "satisfied" with his team's performance in their Premier League win over Newcastle United.
Dec 26, 18:33
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole marks each Manchester United and Newcastle United player out of 10 for their display during the Boxing Day game at Old Trafford.
Analysis
Sports Mole casts its eye over Manchester United's 3-1 Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Match Report
Manchester United cruise to a 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford thanks to a brace from Wayne Rooney and a strike from Robin van Persie.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester United's comfortable 3-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
HT Report
Wayne Rooney scores twice in the opening 45 minutes to hand Manchester United control of their Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
Team News
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal makes one change to his team for their match against Newcastle United as Paddy McNair replaces Darren Fletcher at Old Trafford.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Newcastle United's Boxing Day trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
Head to Head
Apr 5, 2014 3pm
Dec 7, 2013 12.45pm
Dec 26, 2012 3pm
Oct 7, 2012 4pm
Sep 26, 2012 7.45pm
Round Three
Man Utd
2-1
Newcastle
Form Guide
Build-up
Wayne Rooney: 'Manchester United must be at their best against Newcastle United'
Wayne Rooney tells his Manchester United teammates that only their best will do if they are to beat Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 14:48
Louis van Gaal: 'Chris Smalling could return against Newcastle United'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling could return from injury for the Boxing Day Premier League match against Newcastle United.
Dec 23, 16:40
Steven Taylor: 'We have to make amends against Manchester United'
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is adamant that his side have to make things right following their loss to Sunderland against Manchester United in their next outing.
Dec 23, 04:37
Luke Shaw to return to action before end of year for Manchester United?
Luke Shaw has reportedly made a swift recovery from injury sustained against Arsenal last month, and could return ahead of schedule against Newcastle United next week.
Dec 19, 06:30
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LT: 2025-02-16 11:18:16
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 58 | 23 | 35 | 57 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 51 | 22 | 29 | 53 |
| 3 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 47 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 52 | 35 | 17 | 44 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 43 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 43 |
| 7 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 41 |
| 8 | Fulham | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 39 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 38 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 37 |
| 11 | Brentford | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 34 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 32 | -3 | 30 |
| 13 | Everton | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 30 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 15 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 16 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 47 | -18 | 27 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 25 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 55 | -30 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 25 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 19 | 57 | -38 | 9 |
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