{"id":1673,"date":"2026-03-12T06:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latania.co.uk\/blog\/FOOTBALL\/?p=1673"},"modified":"2026-03-12T06:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T05:55:52","slug":"manu-away-old-trafford-and-tourists-8pm-on-boxing-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latania.co.uk\/blog\/FOOTBALL\/2026\/03\/manu-away-old-trafford-and-tourists-8pm-on-boxing-day\/","title":{"rendered":"ManU Away – Old Trafford and Tourists 8pm on Boxing Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blagged some corporate tickets for this one so had to go. The tram was packed 3 hours before kick off with Chinese, Japanese and Eastern Europeans who then blocked the station exit all needing their selfie at the Old Trafford tram station sign. There wasn’t a soul or even a steward or police present at the away end as we walked past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sort of bumbed in to Roy Keane – but was too scared to say anything…. Street food style and bar a bit like Barracks. Excellent seats at back of lower tear right on the half way line. Cheers Tom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford took place on 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Score<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Manchester United 1\u20130 Newcastle United \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Scorer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 24\u2019 \u2013 Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United) \u2013 a powerful volley from around 15 yards after a partially cleared long throw into the Newcastle box. It was Dorgu\u2019s first goal for Manchester United. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      How the Game Played Out<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      First Half<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Manchester United started brightly despite missing several key players through injury and international duty. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The decisive moment came in the 24th minute when Patrick Dorgu struck a superb volley following a long throw-in that Newcastle failed to clear. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • United created a few more chances on the counterattack before halftime, while Newcastle struggled to convert their early possession into clear opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Second Half<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Newcastle dominated much of the second half and pushed hard for an equaliser. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Magpies created several chances, including:
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          • efforts from Anthony Gordon, Lewis Miley, and Joe Willock<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • at least one attempt hitting the woodwork. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Manchester United defended deeply and relied on counterattacks, nearly doubling their lead when Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko hit the crossbar and Diogo Dalot missed another chance. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Atmosphere & Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • The match had a big Boxing Day crowd of nearly 74,000. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Despite being under heavy pressure in the second half, United held on for the clean sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • The win moved Manchester United up to fifth in the Premier League table at that point in the season. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              ✅ Summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Manchester United took the lead through Patrick Dorgu\u2019s spectacular volley in the first half and then spent much of the second half defending as Newcastle pressed for an equaliser. Despite several chances for the visitors, United held firm to secure a 1\u20130 victory at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Starting Line-ups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Manchester United<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Formation: 4-2-3-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • GK: Senne Lammens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RB: Diogo Dalot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • CB: Ayden Heaven<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • CB: Lisandro Mart\u00ednez (captain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • LB: Luke Shaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • CM: Casemiro<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • CM: Manuel Ugarte<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RW: Patrick Dorgu ⚽ 24\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • AM: Mason Mount<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • LW: Matheus Cunha<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • ST: Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Substitutes used<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Jack Fletcher (45\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Leny Yoro (61\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Joshua Zirkzee (60\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Tyrell Malacia (88\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Tyler Fredricson (88\u2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Newcastle United<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Formation: 4-3-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • GK: Aaron Ramsdale<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • RB: Lewis Miley<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • CB: Fabian Sch\u00e4r<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • CB: Malick Thiaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • LB: Lewis Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • CM: Bruno Guimar\u00e3es (captain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • CM: Sandro Tonali<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • CM: Jacob Ramsey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • RW: Jacob Murphy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • ST: Nick Woltemade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • LW: Anthony Gordon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Substitutes used<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Yoane Wissa (68\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Joelinton (68\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Harvey Barnes (68\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Joe Willock (77\u2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Key Match Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Stat<\/strong><\/td>Man United<\/strong><\/td>Newcastle<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
                      Possession<\/td>33%<\/td>67%<\/td><\/tr>
                      Total shots<\/td>10<\/td>16<\/td><\/tr>
                      Shots on target<\/td>4<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
                      Corners<\/td>2<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
                      Saves<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
                      Yellow cards<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                      Expected Goals (xG)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Man United: ~1.18<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Newcastle: ~1.17 \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Key Takeaways from the Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        • Newcastle dominated possession and territory but struggled to convert chances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Manchester United were more direct and clinical, scoring from one of their best opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Newcastle\u2019s 11 corners and 16 shots show how much pressure they applied late in the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Defensive performances from Lisandro Mart\u00ednez and Ayden Heaven were crucial to the clean sheet. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          Blagged some corporate tickets for this one so had to go. The tram was packed 3 hours before kick off with Chinese, Japanese and Eastern Europeans who then blocked the station exit all needing their selfie at the Old Trafford tram station sign. 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