Patrick Dorgu stunner earns Man Utd much-needed Old Trafford win over Newcastle

Patrick Dorgu opened his Manchester United account in spectacular fashion as the makeshift right winger’s rasping volley sealed a much-needed Old Trafford victory against Newcastle.

The Red Devils went into the Premier League’s only Stephen's Day fixture without a home win in two months and missing seven first-team players, including talisman Bruno Fernandes.

But Ruben Amorim’s rejigged side rallied as they started with a back four and dug deep at the end to secure a 1-0 triumph courtesy of Dorgu’s delightful volley as the wing-back impressed on the right wing.

It was an impressive all-action display by the versatile Denmark international, whose manager last month admitted he could “feel the anxiety” every time he touched the ball.

There were no such concerns on Friday evening as Dorgu followed his first-half strike with some impressive defensive contributions as United kept just their second clean sheet of the season.

Lewis Hall struck the crossbar as Newcastle pushed strongly for a leveller, with Eddie Howe’s side tasting more disappointment on the road.

United reverted to a back five for the closing stages of a match that began with Lisandro Martinez in a central defensive two and wearing the captain’s armband as he made his first start in 327 days.

The hosts’ other alteration Casemiro went close with an early header and Newcastle initially struggled to get to grips with Amorim’s altered approach.

Benjamin Sesko should have done better than balloon wide on the turn after fine work by Dorgu, but the Magpies would settle.

Senne Lammens had to be alert to stop Bruno Guimaraes’ near-post nod from a corner, with the hosts having to swat away other half-chances during a dicey spell.

Amorim’s men held firm and a smart Sesko