Manchester United's busy festive period is finally set to get underway after a couple of false starts. The traditionally hectic fixture schedule can often make or break a season as clubs navigate games every few days, but this year United are one of a number of teams to have suffered Covid outbreaks.
For United and new interim boss Ralf Rangnick, their wait for a competitive match will have hit 16 days by the time they travel to face Newcastle on December 27 after games against Brentford and Brighton were postponed.
Still, despite the less-than-ideal preparation, the omens are good for those at Old Trafford. In 85 fixtures between Boxing Day and January 4, the Reds have the best points-per-match record in Premier League history.
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