"Ayden Heaven says Manchester United "belong in Europe" and he believes "anything is possible" after their 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Patrick Dorgu's stunning first-half volley was enough to secure United all three points at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, despite being without the injured Bruno Fernandes. They won a Premier League game in which their captain did not feature for the first time since a 3-2 win over Tottenham in March 2022 under Ralf Rangnick."
"But, despite having just 33.4% possession - their lowest in a league match this term - and facing 16 shots, they managed to claim their second clean sheet of the season, having only previously shut out Sunderland. For the first time under Ruben Amorim, United started a Premier League game with a back-four formation, and Heaven was thrilled with how the team adapted to the change."
Patrick Dorgu scored a first-half volley to give Manchester United a 1-0 Boxing Day win at Old Trafford despite Bruno Fernandes being injured. United recorded just 33.4% possession and faced 16 shots but kept their second clean sheet of the season. Ruben Amorim selected a back-four for a Premier League start for the first time under his tenure, and the team adapted to the system change. The victory moved United to fifth in the table, level on points with the top four but behind Chelsea on goal difference. Sesko and Dalot missed clear chances as Newcastle pressed late.
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