Manchester United beat Newcastle 1-0, this Friday (26), in the opening of the 18th round of the 2025-26 Premier League, at Old Trafford, and placed them in the qualifying zone for the next Champions League.
The only goal of the match was scored by the young Dane Patrick Dorgu, hitting a beautiful first-time shot in the 24th minute of the first half, after a “later” from Diogo Dalot that was badly cut by the opposing defense.
The duel in Manchester had four Brazilians involved, two on each team. For the Red Devils, Matheus Cunha and Casemiro were starters — the midfielder even looked ugly when he was substituted in the final stage.
For the Magpies, captain Bruno Guimarães started the match and was very shaken by the defeat, while Joelinton came on in the second half.
Only Boxing Day game
with 29 points, but could be overtaken by Liverpool, Sunderland and Crystal Palace, who are still playing in the round. Newcastle, 11th, is having a poor campaign, with 23 points.
The victory was greatly celebrated by the Red Devils, as it included important absences, such as captain Bruno Fernandes, injured, and the duo Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo, who defend their teams in the African Cup of Nations.
Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle was the only game, but 2026 saw its fewest games in 43 years.
