Dorgu Delivers at Old Trafford as Man United Edge Newcastle

Dorgu Announces Himself in Style

Patrick Dorgu chose the perfect moment to open his Manchester United account, firing home a stunning volley to secure a much-needed 1-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford. Thrown into an unfamiliar role on the right wing, the Danish international produced a fearless display that lifted a patched-up United side desperate for a home win.

With seven first-team players missing — including captain Bruno Fernandes — Ruben Amorim’s reshuffled lineup responded with resilience, discipline, and one moment of pure quality.

Tactical Gamble Pays Off

Amorim surprised many by starting with a back four, handing Lisandro Martínez the captain’s armband on his first start in almost a year. United began brightly, Casemiro heading narrowly wide early on, while Newcastle struggled to adapt to the hosts’ altered shape.

The breakthrough came via chaos rather than control. A long throw was only partially cleared by Nick Woltemade, and Dorgu reacted fastest, meeting the dropping ball with a vicious volley that flew past Aaron Ramsdale despite the goalkeeper getting a hand to it.

It was a strike full of confidence — the exact opposite of the anxiety Amorim previously admitted the youngster had been battling.

Newcastle Push, United Hold Firm

Newcastle grew into the contest and struck the woodwork twice, Lewis Hall curling a superb effort onto the crossbar and Benjamin Šeško also rattling the frame after capitalising on a rare United error.

The Magpies dominated possession in the second half, peppering the United box with crosses and long-range efforts, while VAR denied them a penalty appeal for handball against Martínez.

United retreated into a back five for the final stages, absorbing pressure and defending with urgency as Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley went close late on.

Grit Over Glamour at Old Trafford

This was not a fluent Manchester United performance, but it was a vital one. Dorgu backed up his goal with committed defensive work, while André Onana’s back line stood tall to claim only their second clean sheet of the league season.

For Amorim, it was proof that belief, adaptability, and youth can still deliver on a night when Old Trafford badly needed something to cheer.