On the positive side, Manchester United finish 2025 in 6th place in the Premier League table, but the downside is that a win over last-place Wolves would have put them 4th instead.

Wolves appeared emboldened when Ruben Amorim turned to his bench for fresh legs and brought on 20-year-old Leny Yoro, the most experienced outfield player available, and 17-year-old debutant Bendito Mantato. Moments later, Jhon Arias saw a dangerous shot from 20 yards deflected marginally wide by Dalot’s perfectly-timed sliding block.

Dane Patrick Dorgu fired a superb volley into the corner to record his first goal for the club. Benjamin Sesko struck the crossbar shortly before Lewis Hall did the same at the other end. The result sees the hosts rise to fifth, while Eddie Howe's side remain in 11th in the table.

Patrick Dorgu's first goal for Manchester United has given the club a 1-0 win over Newcastle in a pulsating Premier League match at Old Trafford.

Wolves brought an end to their 11-match Premier League losing streak as they held Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

It’s traditionally one of the most anticipated days of the English soccer calendar. But this year there is a notable lack of Premier League games on Boxing Day, with only one match scheduled - Manchester United vs.