Fri Dec 26 19:10:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Manchester United and Newcastle United faced off in a Premier League match. Manchester United surprised with a back-four formation. Dorgu scored a stunning first goal for Manchester United. Newcastle struggled to maintain possession after Manchester United’s goal, having previously enjoyed a period of dominance. The game’s tempo increased significantly. Newcastle’s Tonali suffered an ankle injury. Newcastle has not had a clean sheet in eleven premier league games.

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Dorgu’s Debut Goal Sparks Manchester United Over Newcastle in Festive Clash

Old Trafford, Manchester – Manchester United defeated Newcastle United in a Boxing Day Premier League match highlighted by a stunning first goal for the home side’s Dorgu.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim surprised fans and pundits alike by deploying a rare back-four formation. The tactical shift initially seemed to benefit Newcastle, who enjoyed a period of sustained possession and created several dangerous opportunities, including a Guimaraes header that forced a brilliant save from Lammens.

However, the game turned on its head in the 26th minute when Dorgu unleashed a powerful volley from the edge of the box, leaving Newcastle goalkeeper Ramsdale with no chance. The goal injected new life into Manchester United, who began to dominate possession and create further chances.

Newcastle struggled to regain their earlier composure, and their task was made harder when Tonali went down with an ankle injury. The visitors have now gone eleven Premier League games without a clean sheet, a worrying trend for manager Eddie Howe.

While Newcastle showed flashes of brilliance, particularly from Gordon on the left wing, they ultimately failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Murphy sent in dangerous crosses, but no one was there to convert.

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