Overview
- Patrick Dorgu scored his first Manchester United goal with a 24th‑minute volley from a long‑throw clearance.
- Amorim abandoned his usual back three for a back four, advancing Dorgu on the right wing in a pragmatic reshuffle.
- Newcastle controlled the second half with roughly 76% possession and 13 shots but failed to score as their away struggles continued.
- Lisandro Martinez returned for his first start of the season as captain and a VAR handball check against him resulted in no penalty.
- The victory moved United up to fifth in the Premier League, with Bruno Fernandes out through a soft‑tissue hamstring issue and several teammates away at the Africa Cup of Nations.