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.

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,

Patrick Dorgu was delighted proving Manchester United's matchwinner on Friday night. The Dane struck midway through the second-half for the 1-0 triumph against Newcastle United. Dorgu said at the final whistle: "It was a good hit. I didn't know I could do that, but I was very happy to score my first goal in this stadium as well. It was amazing.

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

The Premier League said in October that the reason for a reduced Boxing Day schedule was because of the growing pressure expanded European club competitions are having on England's top flight. A new-look Champions League format was introduced last year.

Hoping for a boost in the crowded and imperfect race for European places, Manchester United and Newcastle meet at Old Trafford for 2025's only Boxing Day match in the Premier League on Friday.