Premier League confirms Manchester United v Newcastle is only Boxing Day game

• League says issues rooted in more European matches
  
• It promises increased Boxing Day games next year

The Premier League has confirmed there will be only one Premier League game on Boxing Day, with Manchester United to host Newcastle United at 8pm. The late kick-off may cause travel issues for Newcastle fans, with public transport limited on the holiday
The league cited the expansion of European competition in explaining its schedule. The last time Boxing Day was a Friday, in 2014, there was a full top-flight programme.
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