Amorim acknowledges Man United had to endure challenges to narrowly defeat Newcastle.

Amorim acknowledges Man United had to endure challenges to narrowly defeat Newcastle.

MANCHESTER, Dec 27 — Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United were lucky to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but praised his under-strength side for holding on in a tough second half.

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MANCHESTER, Dec 27 — Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United were lucky to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but praised his under-strength side for holding on in a tough second half.

Patrick Dorgu scored his first United goal, securing the team’s first home win in two months despite Newcastle dominating possession. “We had to suffer all together in the stadium,” Amorim said.

The win lifts United to fifth, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea, while Newcastle’s European hopes fade due to poor away form. — AFP

Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught. — AFP pic

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