Manchester United bounced back from their defeat to Aston Villa last weekend to beat Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Friday night in the Premier League’s only Boxing Day fixture this year.
Patrick Dorgu fired in the only goal of the game as he produced a superb volley after Nick Woltemade’s header fell into his path. The defender still had plenty to do to find the back of the net as he shone after being played on the wing by Ruben Amorim.
"It was a good hit. I didn't know I could do that [laughs]. It was amazing to score my first goal in this stadium,” said the former Lecce star.
"I took what [Ruben Amorim] told me, to work on my confidence. I think I did well today. I just looked at the ball and saw it drop and hit it.
"I have been practising in training. I think that's what helped me."
The result puts United into fifth ahead of their other rivals playing this weekend. Following the victory, Opta have ran their latest supercomputer simulation and predicted United’s final points against the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and more. Let’s take a look...

1. 20th: Wolves
Average predicted points - 19.04 | Getty Images

2. 19th: Burnley
Average predicted points - 30.50 | Getty Images

3. 18th: West Ham United
Average predicted points - 36.20 | Getty Images

4. 17th: Leeds United
Average predicted points - 41.52 | Getty Images
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