English Premier League: Patrick Dorgu's Sole Effort Helps Manchester United Edge Past Newcastle United At Old Trafford

In what was an absolutely cagey Boxing Day encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United secured a vital 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, moving up to 5th in the English Premier League table. Despite missing the injured Bruno Fernandes and several stars away at AFCON, Ruben Amorim’s tactical shift to a back four proved fruitful. The breakthrough came in the 24th minute when Patrick Dorgu netted his first goal for the club with a sensational left-footed volley following a long throw-in. Newcastle dominated the second half, with Lewis Hall hitting the crossbar, but the Magpies’ wasteful finishing and a solid performance from young keeper Senne Lammens ensured the Red Devils held on for the festive three points. Watch some of the best pictures from the match.

Updated on: 27 December 2025 10:16 am

EPL: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Manchester United players celebrate after their win, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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EPL: Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Newcastle's Lewis Hall, right, lays on the pitch after his teams loss during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes, right, fights for the ball with Manchester United's Jack Fletcher during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu, center left, scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League: Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha looks across the pitch after a missed opportunity during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot, left, makes an attempt on goal as Newcastle's goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reaches out for a save during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League 2025-26: Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Newcastle's head coach Eddie Howe, left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, center, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Malick Thiaw, left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, left, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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English Premier League Soccer Match: Newcastle United vs Manchester United

Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, right, fights for the ball with Newcastle's Lewis Hall, second left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson