Manchester United vs Newcastle: Will the match be televised in UK amid Blackout Rules?

Manchester United will be hosting Newcastle United FC at Old Trafford on Saturday. Man United are currently placed at third spot in Premier League 2021/22 standings with two wins from three matches and seven points to ir tally and, a win at 'atre of Dreams' could well see m grab 'Numero Uno' spot for now. Newcastle United on or hand are placed at 17th position with two losses and a draw from ir three games with just a solitary point. 

However, it has been learned that Manchester United vs Newcastle Premier League fixture will not be televised in United Kingdom. Here's why fans in UK will not be able to witness second coming of football megastar Cristiano Ronaldo on TV.

UK 3pm blackout rules

Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United homecoming will be witnessed by footy enthusiasts all over world except United Kingdom. Unfortunately, Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Newcastle fixture will not be televised in UK due to 3pm blackout. (a rule which dates back to 1960s).  Manchester United vs Newcastle kickoff time is 3pm as per UK Standard Time which means that passionate football fans in United Kingdom will not be able to watch Ronaldo's return to Man U and only way y would be able to view this contest is by having match tickets for highly-anticipated tie at Old Trafford. 

While home fans will be deprived of watching this all-important fixture due to  UK 3pm blackout rules, re are or ways for m to stay updated i.e. by making use of or mediums. 

How to watch Manchester United vs Newcastle in UK?

Football fans in United Kingdom can rely on BBC Rio 5 Live for live commentary and at same time, can also listen to Manchester United vs Newcastle live commentary via BBC Sounds App.