"Really pleased, especially if you see the second half,"
"We managed to defend sometimes with a back six and we suffered together."
"If we have always this spirit we are going to win so many games."
"Sometimes it depends on the team or the game. Maybe the game today with a lot of transitions is good for his ability to drive with the ball. I think he did well."
Ruben Amorim hailed a satisfying Manchester United win after a depleted squad beat Newcastle United 1-0 on Boxing Day. Patrick Dorgu scored the only goal with a stunning first-half volley. Several senior players were absent, including Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire, prompting tactical adjustments. Amorim reverted to a back four for the first time since joining from Sporting CP and sometimes defended with a back six. Dorgu, a natural left-back, played as a makeshift right-winger and delivered a strong performance in transitions.
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