Back in the Top 5.
On Friday evening, Manchester United hosted Newcastle in the only Premier League match on Boxing Day.
The home side was more assertive in the first half and took the lead with a stunning volley from Patrick Dorgu in the 25th minute.
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This marked the 21-year-old Dane’s first goal for the Red Devils.
Despite the absence of Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United faced a challenging second half against a more aggressive Newcastle. However, Ruben Amorim’s team held onto their lead until the final whistle.
With this win at the start of Matchday 18, Manchester United climbs temporarily into the Top 5 of the Premier League, narrowing the gap to the podium to seven points. Meanwhile, the Magpies failed to seize the opportunity to break into the top half of the table, remaining in 11th place.
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