Manchester United won 1-0 in their Premier League clash against Newcastle after Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley made the difference.
Ruben Amorim surprised everyone when Manchester United started this game in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Patrick Dorgu playing as the right winger.
Eddie Howe decided to order Aaron Ramsdale to fake an injury so that he could tell their players to adjust their own tactical plan.
After that, Newcastle grew into the game but were stunned when Dorgu fired a volley into the back of Ramsdale’s goal after a long throw-in from the Reds.
United then took control of the game and created some more dangerous chances, with Dorgu and Matheus Cunha firing shots towards goal.
Newcastle controlled the game throughout the second half but United defended with passion and despite some bizarre changes, they held onto the win.
The player ratings can be read below.
United player ratings vs Newcastle
Senne Lammens – 7/10
A brilliant claim late on.
Diogo Dalot – 6/10
Good at right back, worse in the second half.
Ayden Heaven – 8.5/10
A rock at the back for United and was solid when under pressure in the second half. Brilliant in and out of possession.
Lisandro Martínez – 7/10
Always composed and finding good passes. Came off late in the game.
Luke Shaw – 6/10
Good in the first half but didn’t get involved in the second half as United struggled.
Manuel Ugarte – 7/10
Started slowly but grew into the game and worked very hard.
Casemiro – 7/10
He was good in the first half and looked stunned when he was subbed off early in the second half.
Patrick Dorgu – 8/10
An unbelievable volley to open the scoring and looked very confident afterwards. Worked hard in the second half.
Mason Mount – 7/10
Found dangerous spaces in the middle but subbed at half-time. Hoping it is not a serious injury.
Matheus Cunha – 6/10
Worked tirelessly but found it difficult to create chances when United were pinned in their own half.
Benjamin Šeško – 5/10
Held the ball up well. Should have done better with an early chance on the spin.
Substitutes
Jack Fletcher – 6/10
Joshua Zirkzee – 3/10
Leny Yoro – 6/10
Tyler Fredricson – 6/10
Tyrell Malacia – 6/10
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