Premier League announce Manchester United's schedule for Christmas period

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Manchester United's festive schedule has been announced by the Premier League and multiple games will be shown live on TV. United will begin the month with a visit to St.

James' Park to face Newcastle on December 2 and there has been a minor change to the home game against Chelsea on Wednesday, December 6, with that game now set for an 8.15pm kick-off time.

That match will be shown on Amazon Prime Video, but the following league game against Bournemouth on Saturday, December 9 has not been selected for broadcast and will kick off in the traditional 3pm slot. ALSO READ: Interview with Hojlund ALSO READ: Maguire opens up on difficult period United will play Bayern Munich in the Champions League after that and a visit to Anfield to face fierce rivals Liverpool will come next on Sunday, December 17, a fixture that has been pencilled in for a 4.30pm kick-off time.

Erik ten Hag's side were humiliated at Anfield last season and the Dutchman will be desperate for his side to make amends. United will then play West Ham away from home, which comes two days before Christmas, on Saturday, December 23 and that clash against David Moyes' side at the London Stadium will kick-off at 12.30pm.