"Patrick Dorgu revealed his match-winning volley during Manchester United's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United was only possible after practising the finish in training. Dorgu scored the only goal at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, crashing a stunning first-time effort into the bottom-left corner, despite the best efforts of Aaron Ramsdale. Indeed, in what was his 38th game and his 31st shot for the Red Devils, the Denmark international found the back of the net for United for the first time in all competitions."
"United have now scored 13 goals from set plays (excluding penalties) in the Premier League this season - more than any other side. It is also the most by the Red Devils in a league campaign since 2017-18 (15). But more importantly, it was a result that moved Ruben Amorim's team up to fifth in the table and on to 29 points, though fellow top-four chasers Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland will all have a chance to move back above them this weekend."
Patrick Dorgu scored the only goal in Manchester United's 1-0 Boxing Day victory over Newcastle with a first-time volley into the bottom-left corner. The strike completed Dorgu's 38th game and 31st shot for the club, marking his first goal for Manchester United in all competitions. Dorgu credited training practice and Ruben Amorim's guidance for his confidence to attempt the finish. United have scored 13 Premier League goals from set plays this season, more than any other side and the club's highest league set-play total since 2017-18. The win moved United to fifth with 29 points despite several players being absent for international duty or injury.
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