Is Newcastle v Man United on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture

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5 Mar 2026 • 3:49 AM MYT
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Newcastle United face Manchester United as the hosts look to improve their dismal Premier League run against the in-form visitors.

Newcastle have lost five of their last six in the Premier League under Eddie Howe, including back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Everton.

Michael Carrick, meanwhile, has overseen six victories from his seven games in charge of United, following Sunday’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Manchester United have moved into third place in the Premier League while Newcastle are languishing in the bottom half.

Here’s everything you need to know.

When is Newcastle v Manchester United?

The Premier League fixture kicks off at 8:15pm GMT on Wednesday 4 March.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+.

Confirmed line-ups

Newcastle XI: Ramsdale, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Ramsey, Joelinton, Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.

Man Utd XI: Lammens, Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mbeumo, Sesko, Cunha.