Boxing Day’s sole Premier League fixture tingled the senses and was graced by Patrick Dorgu’s killer finish that claimed the points and moved Manchester United up to a season-high fifth.
They could – and maybe should – have been limited to a draw because Newcastle dominated the second period as their hosts’ rhythm went awry. But the visitors’ problem was a lack of teeth. Towards the end Joelinton pulled the trigger with the goal begging but he drilled into Senne Lammens’ gloves. Later, Joe Willock did the same with a cross. Then Anthony Gordon missed another clear chance.
Continue reading…Boxing Day’s sole Premier League fixture tingled the senses and was graced by Patrick Dorgu’s killer finish that claimed the points and moved Manchester United up to a season-high fifth.They could – and maybe should – have been limited to a draw because Newcastle dominated the second period as their hosts’ rhythm went awry. But the visitors’ problem was a lack of teeth. Towards the end Joelinton pulled the trigger with the goal begging but he drilled into Senne Lammens’ gloves. Later, Joe Willock did the same with a cross. Then Anthony Gordon missed another clear chance. Continue reading…