There was a time when primetime viewing consisted of The Generation Game, Noel's House Party or the X-Factor. For Manchester United fans, it is increasingly becoming Premier League football.
The Reds have already been in the Saturday night 8pm televised slot and will fill it once again in early December when they visit Newcastle United.
Come Boxing Day, United will once again be the headline evening act. The TV fixtures the festive period were announced on Thursday lunchtime.
United will be shown live in four successive match days in two weeks over Christmas across four different kick off times. ALSO READ: Premier League announce United's schedule for Christmas period From Sunday afternoons to Saturday lunchtime, to festive 8pm slots and Saturday evenings.