Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Patrick Dorgu wonder goal sinks wasteful Magpies

​​​​​​Patrick Dorgu’s marvel objective punished a wasteful Newcastle United as Manchester United eked out a 1-0 win over the Magpies of their Premier League Boxing Day battle.

The pre-game omens made for grim studying for the Bruno Fernandes-less Crimson Devils, who had misplaced six and drawn one in every of their seven Premier League video games with out the captain within the beginning XI because the begin of the 2022-23 season.

Nevertheless, after weathering a slight storm from Eddie Howe’s facet, Man Utd drew first blood by way of a surprising strike from an unlikely scorer, as Patrick Dorgu discovered the nook with an exquisite volley.

The left-back’s spectacular first objective for the membership triggered a second-half onslaught from the guests, however it doesn’t matter what Newcastle tried, that killer finish product was simply not there all night time lengthy.

Now degree on factors with fourth-placed Chelsea within the Premier League desk, the fifth-placed Crimson Devils solely path the Blues on objective distinction, whereas Eleventh-placed Newcastle are six factors worse off.

SPORTS MOLE’S VERDICT

The streak survives. By some means.

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MAN UTD VS. NEWCASTLE HIGHLIGHTS

Patrick Dorgu objective vs. Newcastle (twenty fourth min, Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle)

“What a FABULOUS HIT!”

Patrick Dorgu scores his first objective for Manchester United and what a option to rating it! ? pic.twitter.com/0Th4FRYd1c

— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 26, 2025

No higher option to rating your first objective for Man United!

Diogo Dalot’s lengthy throw is headed into the air by Nick Woltemade on the close to submit, and the ball drops to Dorgu simply contained in the penalty space.

The Danish defender doesn’t suppose twice and connects with an beautiful left-footed volley, which Aaron Ramsdale can solely palm into the nook of the web.

MAN OF THE MATCH – PATRICK DORGU

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MAN UTD VS. NEWCASTLE MATCH STATS

Possession: Man Utd 33%-67% Newcastle

Photographs: Man Utd 9-16 Newcastle

Photographs on the right track: Man Utd 3-3 Newcastle

Corners: Man Utd 2-11 Newcastle

Fouls: Man Utd 9-5 Newcastle

BEST STATS

1 – In his thirty eighth sport and together with his thirty first shot for the membership, Patrick Dorgu has scored his first Manchester United objective in all competitions. Worthy. pic.twitter.com/h6zke3BidS

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 26, 2025

Manchester United have struck the woodwork 11 occasions within the Premier League, two greater than every other facet this season. ?#MUNNEW

— Squawka Stay (@Squawka_Live) December 26, 2025

WHAT NEXT?

Man United’s closing fixture of 2025 is maybe the friendliest option to shut out the yr, because the Crimson Devils host basement facet Wolverhampton Wanderers subsequent Tuesday.

On the identical night, Newcastle hit the highway to battle Burnley, in opposition to whom former Clarets goalkeeper Nick Pope might make his on-field comeback in opposition to.