Manchester United squad given festive treat by Jose Mourinho as they won't train on Christmas Day until 6pm

  • Manchester United host high-flying Burnley at Old Trafford on Boxing Day 
  • The Red Devils won't train on Christmas Day for that encounter until 6pm 
  • And, prior to that, Jose Mourinho's side will train at 10am on Christmas Eve
  • Mourinho will make most of the extended break by going home to London

Jose Mourinho has given his Manchester United players most of Christmas off to spend with their families.

The squad will train at 10am on Christmas Eve at Carrington, but do not have to report until 6pm on Christmas Day for another session at Old Trafford.

The United players will then spend the night at the Lowry Hotel ahead of the Boxing Day game at home to Burnley.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has provided his squad with some Christmas cheer

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has provided his squad with some Christmas cheer

The Red Devils squad won't have to report for training on Christmas Day until 6pm

The Red Devils squad won't have to report for training on Christmas Day until 6pm

Mourinho will also make the most of the extended break by going home to London to spend Christmas Eve with his wife Matilde and their two children.


However, United's plans to train at Old Trafford is bad news for the extra 50 security and ground staff who will now need to work on Christmas Day. 

Mourinho's men are preparing for a busy festive period, with Southampton travelling to Old Trafford four days after the Burnley clash before United visit Everton on New Year's Day. 

Paul Pogba and Co will get some festive time off with training on Christmas Eve not until 10am

Paul Pogba and Co will get some festive time off with training on Christmas Eve not until 10am

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