Rafa Benítez returns to Anfield with the Magpies in March, and the game – which was initially scheduled for a 3pm kick-off on Saturday, 3rd March – will now kick-off at 5.30pm on the same date, and will be shown live on BT Sport.

And United’s trip to Wembley to take on Spurs later in the month – which had been set to kick-off at 3pm on Saturday, 17th March – has been brought forward to Friday, 16th March. The clash with Mauricio Pochettino’s side will now kick-off at 8pm, and will be shown live on Sky Sports.

That game at Wembley is subject to change, should either side reach the sixth round of the FA Cup.