Patrick Dorgu volley powers Manchester United into fifth
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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,
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.