Overview
- Patrick Dorgu scored his first Manchester United goal with a 24th‑minute volley after a Diogo Dalot long throw was only partially cleared in a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United were without captain Bruno Fernandes and several AFCON call-ups, then lost Mason Mount at halftime, as Newcastle controlled 66% possession and hit the bar through Lewis Hall.
- The result moved United to 29 points from 18 matches, placing them fifth in the Premier League and outside the top four on goal difference.
- United’s winner continued a season-long trend as they reached 13 league goals from set pieces excluding penalties, their best output since 2017–18 and reportedly the most in the division.
- Dorgu told Sky Sports he drew confidence from Ruben Amorim’s guidance and training emphasis, describing the strike as a product of work on his technique.