Manchester United vs Middlesbrough: What TV channel is it on, what time is kick off and what are the latest odds for the Premier League clash?
All the latest information as Manchester United attempt to keep in touch with the leaders as they host Middlesbrough
MANCHESTER UNITED will be looking to make it six wins on the trot in all competitions when they host Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Boro, meanwhile, will be looking to get back on track after a disappointing 1-0 defeat away at Bournemouth.
They will be looking for the points to pull themselves away from the relegation spots.
Where can I watch it?
AS the game starts at 3pm, it will not be broadcast live on television.
However, you can follow all the action with our live blog and see all the goals as they go on the Sun Mobile app.
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When is Manchester United vs Middlesbrough?
Manchester United host Middlesbrough on Saturday, January 31 (New Year's Eve) at Old Trafford with a 3pm kick-off.
What is the latest Manchester United team news?
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is likely to be given a starting berth following his spectacular goal in the 3-1 win against Sunderland.
Wayne Rooney could return, but may have to settle for a place on the bench.
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Who is definitely out for Manchester United?
Out: Borthwick-Jackson, Shaw, Wilson
Doubts: Rooney 75%
What is the latest Middlesbrough news?
Cristhian Stuani could miss out after a subdued return to the first team against Burnley in a 1-0 defeat.
Stewart Downing is pushing for a starting berth and could take his place.
Who is definitely out for Middlesbrough?
Out: Baptist, Fischer
Doubts: Husband 75%
Banned: Barragán
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Who is playing for Manchester United on New Year's Eve?
Predicted line-up: DE GEA, VALENCIA, JONES, ROJO, DARMIAN, CARRICK, MKHITARYAN, HERRERA, POGBA, ROONEY, IBRAHIMOVIC
Who is playing for Middlesbrough on New Year's Eve?
Predicted line-up: VALDÉS, FABIO, CHAMBERS, GIBSON, FRIEND, CLAYTON, RAMÍREZ, FORSHAW, DE ROON, DOWNING, NEGREDO
Form guide:
Manchester United - WWWWW
Middlesbrough - WLLWL
Who is going to win - latest odds?
Manchester United - 1/4
Middlesbrough - 12/1
Draw - 9/2
SunSport prediction
Both sides need the points for different reason, but with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in such great form, it's hard to look past a United win. 2-0.
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough - Fact me
- Manchester United are unbeaten in seven Premier League matches against Boro (W4 D3), last losing to them 4-1 in October 2005.
- Middlesbrough have scored three goals at Old Trafford on three occasions in the Premier League (May 1997, December 1998 and February 2004). No visiting team has done this more often (Chelsea and Manchester City).
- Middlesbrough’s last visit to Old Trafford was in the League Cup last season, beating United on penalties 3-1 after a 0-0 draw. Wayne Rooney has scored twice and assisted three goals in his last four Premier League games against Middlesbrough, but the most recent of these came in May 2009.
- Manchester United kept a clean sheet in their final league game of 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
- Middlesbrough haven’t lost their final league game of a calendar year since 2009 (W4 D2 since).
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