Manchester United beat Newcastle United in a topsy-turvy Boxing Day clash to steal into fifth place in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
The points were sealed by a stunning Patrick Dorgu volley, but safeguarded by a robust defensive performance in an incredibly one-sided second half.<\/p>\n
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Ruben Amorim started with a back four<\/a> for the first time since his arrival at Old Trafford, and each member performed well to protect a rare clean sheet.<\/p>\n He did not stint on his traditional substitutions, and United finished the match with the likes of Tyrell Malacia and Tyler Fredricson in the backline.<\/p>\n \u201cFinally!\u201d<\/p>\n Ayden Heaven<\/a> was arguably the best of the bunch, and speaking to Sky Sports after the match said: \u201cFinally, clean sheet, we\u2019ve been waiting for this, and I\u2019m just so happy.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n \u201cThis guy [Patrick Dorgu] here helped us get there, so thankful to everyone that helped us.\u201d<\/p>\n The 19-year-old was also asked about the change of system, having already established himself as an effective option in a back three.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was different again, I was playing on the right side, obviously, my weaker foot,\u201d he said. \u201cThe manager, we play loads of formations with him, whatever he does we know it\u2019s going to work, you saw today. I\u2019m so proud of the team.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Aiming high<\/p>\n The points take United, albeit only briefly before the rest of the teams play over the next few days, into fifth place.<\/p>\n Finishing in that spot would guarantee a place in the Europa League next season, and European football will certainly be top of the United hierarchy\u2019s wishlist.<\/p>\n Heaven said: \u201cI think as Manchester United, we belong in Europe. We want to get back there next season so we can even push for top four, possibly win the league, anything\u2019s possible. We want to keep trying.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n United squeeze in one more match this year, home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Featured image Carl Recine via Getty Images<\/p>\n