Without a win in their last six matches, every match for Manchester United looks like a final. And a boxing day trip to Stoke City beckons this year.
This match may decide the future of United manager Louis Van Gaal, as a defeat or draw will likely further drop United on the table.
Here are some match facts ahead of the tie.
Manchester United have lost just one of the 21 Premier League games they have played on Boxing Day (W18, D2).
Wayne Rooney has scored on Boxing Day in the last two years (two goals against Newcastle in 2014 and one against Hull City in 2013).
Stoke City have never kept a clean sheet against United in the Premier League.
Stoke have kept six clean sheets in their last eight games.
United have averaged just 1.29 goals per game in the league this season, their lowest average since 1989-90.
Wayne Rooney has scored only 2 goals in 1140 minutes of Premier League action this season.
Stoke have won just one of their 14 Premier League matches against Manchester United (W1 D2 L11).
The Potters have lost just one of the last four games against United at home (W1 D2 L1).
Stoke City have kept seven clean sheets in their last 10 league matches.
Former United player, now Stoke manager Mark Hughes lost his first three Premier League matches against United, he has since just win one of his 14 meetings with United. (W1 D3 L10).
Stoke City are unbeaten in their two home games against Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, winning 2-1 in February 2014 and drawing 1-1 on 1 January 2015.
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