The "Red Devils," Manchester United, achieved their goal by winning at home against Newcastle United in the English Premier League last night.
In the English Premier League 2026-27 season, on Friday, 26 Dec 2025 GMT+7, two matches were played. Manchester United, the "Red Devils," hosted Newcastle United, the "Magpies," at Old Trafford.
Early in the first half, at the 13th minute, Newcastle almost took the lead when Sandro Tonali delivered a corner for Bruno Guimarães to head close-range, but Senne Lammens made a superb save.
Then, in the 24th minute, Manchester United took the lead 1-0. Diogo Dalot threw the ball from the left side, which was headed clear but fell to Patrick Dorgu, who volleyed with his left foot, the ball narrowly hitting the post and going in beautifully. The half ended with this score.
After the break, in the 60th minute, Manchester United nearly doubled the lead, but Benjamin Sesko's shot struck the crossbar loudly. Two minutes later, Newcastle had a chance when Lewis Hall smashed a left-footed shot against the crossbar as well.
In the 73rd minute, Manchester United had another opportunity: Lisandro Martínez delivered a long free kick forward, Diogo Dalot controlled with his chest before shooting inside the penalty area, but the ball went over the bar.
In the remaining time, neither team added to the score. The match ended with Manchester United beating Newcastle 1-0, taking their points total to 29 and moving above Liverpool, who have the same points, into 5th place thanks to a superior goal difference.