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.

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.

Lewis Hall hit the bar for Newcastle, as did Benjamin Sesko for United while Diogo Dalot missed a glorious chance on the counter for the home side. Newcastle were far superior in the second period but lacked quality in the final third and United earned just a second clean sheet of the campaign and a first home win in two months.

Manchester United welcomed Newcastle United to Old Trafford on Boxing Day evening.Senne Lammens started in goal, with Lisandro Martinez returning to the starting line-up and partnering Ayden Heaven

The Newcastle head coach oversaw his 200th match, but there was little cause for celebration as familiar failings reared at Old Trafford

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim conceded his team's Boxing Day victory over Newcastle United on Friday was far from pretty, but hailed the grit and togetherness that got them over the line.

With a shoestring squad and a tight group of teams in midtable, any dropped points during the festive period could prove to be costly for Manchester United. It'll be even tougher with Newcastle United being one of the teams looking to catch them in the league.

Typically a huge day for soccer football games in England, Boxing Day this year will feature just one match: Manchester United vs. Newcastle United.

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.