Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United, Premier League 2025-26 Highlights: Red Devils Grab All Points - As It Happened

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Manchester United Vs Newcastle United on matchday 18 of the English Premier League 2025-26. Stay tuned for all the live scores, updates and more.

Starters: Ramsdale (GK), Hall, Schar, Tonali, Gordon, Thiaw, Murphy, Woltemade, Bruno Guimaraes (C), Ramsey and Miley

Substitutes: Pope, Joelinton, Wissa, Barnes, Willock, A. Murphy, Shahar, Neave and Alabi

Starters: Lammens (GK), Dalot, Martinez (C), Mount, Cunha, Dorgu, Casemiro, Shaw, Ugarte, Heaven and Sesko

Substitutes: Bayindir, Fredericson, Malacia, Yoro, J. Fletcher, T. Fletcher, Lacy, Mantato and Zirkzee

Manchester United has faced a turbulent December, currently sitting 7th in the Premier League.

After a commanding 4-1 win over Wolves and a chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo have further challenged Ruben Amorim’s tactical consistency.

Occupying 11th place, Newcastle's form has been a rollercoaster of high-scoring results. They recently threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Chelsea, following a stinging 1-0 derby loss to Sunderland. Despite defensive frailties, Nick Woltemade remains in red-hot form, scoring twice in their last outing.

We are underway for the first-half of this all-important Premier League fixture. Man United (in red) will start from left to right while Newcastle (in white-black) start from right to left.

Early set of chances for Manchester United in the first 5 minutes but the Red Devils were not able to put the ball to the back of the net.

End-to-end action so far, but slightly in favour of Manchester United who are coping up well despite the absences of Harry Maguire, Bryan Mbuemo and Bruno Fernandes.

Patrick Dorgu on the scoresheet for Manchester United as he nets an absolutely banger of a goal. Diogo Dalot took a long throw in and the initial clearance from Bruno Guimaraes was taken as volley first time by Danish.

Brilliant left-footed attempt that by Dorgu and Manchester United's patience have been rewarded finally.

Lively and fluid attacking movements forwards from Manchester United as they look to double their lead before the half-time whistle. Patrick Dorgu had a shot saved by Aaron Ramsdale after he scored the opener.

What a first-half of football between the two teams as Newcastle United have been surprised by Manchester United who took the lead through Partick Dorgu's sensational left-footed strike, his first goal as a Red Devil.

Manchester United would love to double their lead in the 2nd half but Newcastle won't make it any easier for them.

The momentum has shifted quite a bit towards Newcastle United as the Magpies are currently giving it their all to find the equalizer and leave Old Trafford with at least a point.

Newcastle United have been a real threat from the left side but nothing has materialized so far for them.

Only a dozen of minutes left to play in the normal time and Newcastle United, despite flashes of excellence, haven't been able to net the leveller.

A total of 7 minutes have been added on and this is a lot of time for Man United to score their 2nd and Newcastle to net the equalizer. Anthony Gordon just missed a simple chance to score.

The full-time whistle goes off and Manchester United have escaped with a 1-0 win at home. Newcastle United did all they could, especially in the final 20 minutes or so, but nothing could help them find the leveller.

Yet another disappointing result for the Magpies away from home but a great win for Manchester United who were without some of their key players in midfield and defence.

United have moved 5th in the points table temporarily as they are now level on points with 4th placed Chelsea and Liverpool who are 6th.

This was really a positive win for the Red Devils, that too, against a very good side that tried everything it could but ultimately left with nothing.