Festive TV Guide: 5 most intriguing games and why

Plenty of title race drama on TV over the Christmas break.

CHRISTMAS PAST: Joelinton of Newcastle United scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on December 30 last year. The teams meet again today in a fixture that will offer up open football and plenty of goals. Pic: Stu Forster/Getty

St Stephen's Day: Manchester United v Newcastle United, 8pm, Sky Sports 

Ever since Kevin Keegan’s ‘I would love it’ rant, aimed at Sir Alex Ferguson in 1996 when both sides were chasing the title, this fixture has had an extra edge – and it often provides exciting football The reality is that Newcastle have won only three times at Old Trafford in 32 games but they may well be seen as favourites this time.