The Premier League has confirmed only one game will take place on Boxing Day this year.

It said the expansion of European competition was behind the move to reduce what is traditionally a packed schedule.

The fixture will be Manchester United 's home game against Newcastle United at 8pm.

The Premier League said in a statement: "The Premier League would like to acknowledge the circumstances that have led to a reduced number of matches on Boxing Day this season, impacting an important tradition in English football.

"There are now several challenges to Premier League fixture scheduling rooted in the expansion of European club competitions - which led to a revision of our domestic calendar ahead of last season, including changes to the FA Cup.

"This ultimately left the Premier

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