Danish left wing-back, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, scored a first half volley that helped Manchester United climb to fifth in the Premier League 2025/26 table with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Friday 26 December, 2025.
United Portuguese head coach, Ruben Amorim, returned to a back four with a tactical change to 4-2-3-1 formation which had Dorgu playing from the right wing – a change that looked like it confused Eddie Howe’s Magpies – with Benjamin Sesko and Casemiro going close.
Howe, however, made adjustments, but, Dorg’s volley went past goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale.
The Denmark international, twenty-one (21) years of age, has had his troubles following his arrival from Italian football outfit, Lecce, last winter. He went ahead to impress at United.
Sesko had an effort that struck the crossbar on the counter-attack; Newcastle United did not fail to heighten the pressure in the second 45 minutes with Lewis Hall hitting the under side of the bar himself.
The maximum points elevates Manchester United to fifth on the table with twenty-one (29) points, same points as Chelsea, who are 4th, while, Newcastle United are 11th with twenty-three (23) points.
English defender, Ayden Heaven, for his beautiful contribution to Manchester United’s victory was awarded the Player Of The Match.
It was a very crucial and “big” win on Boxing Day, the Reds posted.
Manchester United wrote on X following the home victory: “A BIG WIN ON BOXING DAY!
“Job done. Boxing Day business completed”
Celebrating his goal for Manchester United, Dorgu posted on X: “Incredible feeling to score my first goal at Old Trafford. God is good. Merry Christmas”
Next, Manchester United will face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday 30 December, 2025 at Old Trafford at 21:15 (WAT) while Newcastle United face Burnley same day at Turf Moor at 20:30 (WAT).
