Ruben Amorim’s tactical adjustment produced a 1-0 win for Manchester United against Newcastle on Friday as Patrick Dorgu’s midway first-half volley proved decisive. United started in a system that asked wide players to push forward and it yielded the game’s only goal 25 minutes in. Senne Lammens had earlier kept United level with an excellent stop to deny a Bruno Guimar\u00e3es header before Dorgu’s finish.<\/p>\n
The reshuffle suited several players. Right winger Patrick Dorgu was outstanding and was rewarded with an 8.2 rating for his goal and wider contribution. Manuel Ugarte thrived with more licence to get forward and earned a 7.8. Luke Shaw looked at home in a more natural role and was graded 7.6. Lisandro Mart\u00ednez’s composure from the back organised the defence and he finished on 7.4. Ayden Heaven produced a mature display against Nick Woltemade and was marked 7.2.<\/p>\n
Casemiro was used as a deeper anchor and received a 7.0, while Mason Mount left the field at half-time and was given 6.5. Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko worked hard but was lacking in the final moments of his chances and was rated 6.9. Diogo Dalot managed a disciplined defensive role and posted 7.3. Matheus Cunha’s work rate helped United in transitions and he was awarded 7.1.<\/p>\n
Substitutions in the second half saw United revert toward their usual system and a loss of control, but Newcastle offered little cutting edge. Jack Fletcher replaced Mount at half-time and was given 6.2. Joshua Zirkzee (60′) was rated 5.8 and Leny Yoro (60′) 6.4. Tyrell Malacia and Tyler Fredricson entered late with no rating recorded.<\/p>\n
Three points moved United up to fifth in the Premier League, level on points with Chelsea in fourth. The match statistics reflected a tight contest: possession 44% to 56% in Newcastle’s favour, expected goals 0.53 to 0.13, total shots 6 to 3 and shots on target 3 to 1. Despite a second-half spell where Newcastle looked more dominant, United defended resolutely and held on for victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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