Dane Patrick Dorgu fired a superb volley into the corner to record his first goal for the club. Benjamin Sesko struck the crossbar shortly before Lewis Hall did the same at the other end. The result sees the hosts rise to fifth, while Eddie Howe's side remain in 11th in the table.

With Manchester United's kids getting meaningful minutes, Dorgu having his best game in the shirt, and veterans Manuel Ugarte and Lisandro Martinez stepping up to lead, Amorim won in so many ways on Friday.

Patrick Dorgu's first goal for Manchester United has given the club a 1-0 win over Newcastle in a pulsating Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Amorim may have learned a lesson in the second half, when a handful of substitutions saw United return to their usual system and lose all control of the game. Thankfully for the boss, Newcastle offered very little threat and failed to make the most of their second-half dominance.

No Bruno Fernandes? No problem. Manchester United picked up their first home win in two months as they edged out a 1-0 win over Newcastle without their inspirational captain. Lisandro Martinez made a thunderous return to action - taking the armband in Fernandes' absence - while Patrick Dorgu was an even bigger revelation,

Police are asking the public for help identifying four men wanted in connection with an attempted burglary on Christmas morning in Newcastle. The Newcastle Police Department says officers responded just before 4 a.m. on Thursday to the 900 block of NW 5th Street after a possible burglary in progress was reported.

Manchester United are seeking a first home victory in two months when they host Newcastle United in Boxing Day’s sole Premier League fixture.