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Man Utd Move up to Fifth with Win over Newcastle
Patrick Dorgu's first-half volley secured Manchester United's 1-0 win over Newcastle, moving them to fifth with 29 points after 18 games, despite missing key players.
- On December 26, 2025, Manchester United beat Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford, moving into fifth place with 29 points after 18 Premier League games.
- With several absentees, including Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United shifted to a 4-2-3-1, with Patrick Dorgu in a wide attacking role, after abandoning the 3-4-2-1.
- Patrick Dorgu's 24th-minute volley came from a partially cleared Diogo Dalot long throw, while Newcastle dominated the second half with 16 shots to Manchester United's nine.
- Goalkeeper debate intensified as Ramsdale's save was deemed improvable, with Sesko hitting the crossbar and missing chances, drawing scrutiny.
- Manchester United now travel to Burnley on Tuesday, followed by four home matches, while Newcastle prepare for upcoming FA Cup and Carabao Cup semi fixtures.
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Manchester United move up to fifth
Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu struck in the first half as Ruben Amorim's side held on for an ugly 1-0 victory over Newcastle United on Friday in the year's only Boxing Day fixture to climb to fifth place in the Premier League standings. The hosts have 29 points after 18 games, with the rest of the week's games to be played on Saturday and Sunday, while Newcastle are 11th with 23 points. Dorgu scored his first goal for United with a volley ag…
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