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• Ruben Amorim reveals why he finally changed Man United's formation - and jokes he can enjoy Boxing Day with no need to talk about 'clean sheet, back four or Kobbie Mainoo'26 December 2025, 11:52 pm
  Despite only having 33 per cent possession at Old Trafford, the Portuguese's side overcame the travelling Magpies thanks to a stunning left-footed volley from Patrick Dorgu in the first half.
  
• 'I didn't know I could do that!' Manchester United star reacts to his stunning first goal26 December 2025, 11:47 pm
  Patrick Dorgu volleyed Manchester United to victory over Newcastle with his first goal for the club at Old Trafford last night, and then admitted: 'I didn't know I could do that!'
  
• Patrick Dorgu's fabulous lashed volley earns resolute Man United 1-0 win after stubborn Ruben Amorim FINALLY changes formation, with Newcastle left crestfallen at Old Trafford26 December 2025, 11:45 pm
  IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: A new formation for Manchester United and a new winning goal scorer. We have waited a while for both.
  
• Inside the world of Ayden Heaven, Man United's next star: Why Ruben Amorim thinks wonderkid, 19, is the future - after Man of the Match display against Newcastle26 December 2025, 11:41 pm
  NATHAN SALT: When Ayden Heaven strode out onto the Old Trafford pitch ahead of Manchester United taking on Crystal Palaceat the start of February, many raised their eyebrows.
  
• Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle - Premier League RECAP: Patrick Dorgu's stunning strike secures Reds all three points26 December 2025, 11:24 pm
  Relive all the action from Daily Mail Sport's live blog as Patrick Dorgu won Boxing Day's sole Premier League fixture for Man United against Newcastle.
  
• Enzo Maresca insists he is 'very proud' if his Chelsea squad reflects his personality despite their disciplinary issues - with Blues boss admitting that is 'something we can do better'26 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  Enzo Maresca is 'proud' if his players are reflecting himself amid criticism that the Blues boss has not been setting the best example with how he behaves in his technical area.
  
• Wilfried Nancy identifies Kieran Tierney as his Celtic standard-bearer26 December 2025, 10:30 pm
  Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has launched an impassioned defence of Kieran Tierney - insisting he will set the standard for any new signings in January.
  
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin's incredible revival: Shot-conversion rate has QUADRUPLED, while Daniel Farke's warmth works a charm at Leeds after striker's much-need Everton divorce26 December 2025, 9:07 pm
  It has been a giddy week for Leeds United fans and there is no disputing who has given them the most joy. Forget Santa Claus, it is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been dubbed 'the ultimate Christmas gift'.
  
• John Terry 'emerges as shock candidate' to become new boss of Championship side, months after Chelsea legend admitted being 'baffled' by rejections26 December 2025, 8:01 pm
  The former England captain, 45, is currently working in Chelsea's academy and with Baller League side 26ers, after spells as Dean Smith's assistant at Aston Villa and Leicester City.
  
• It's another huge test for Premiership leaders Hearts ... but are Hibs capable of halting the Gorgie bandwagon?26 December 2025, 7:31 pm
  In the 150 years which have passed since Hibs and Hearts first met, few meetings between them have got the imagination of the country quite like the one which takes place at Easter Road later today .
  
• Mohamed Salah is 10-man Egypt's saviour at AFCON for a second-straight game as his penalty secures a 1-0 win over South Africa and seals qualification into the knockout stages26 December 2025, 7:30 pm
  Mohamed Salah has put his uncertain Liverpool future to one side by once again stepping up for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations.
  
• Lionesses hero Millie Bright 'grows apart' from new boyfriend and father-of-seven personal trainer - after leaving her fiance prior to meeting him26 December 2025, 7:08 pm
  The 2022 Euros winner moved in with personal trainer and father-of-seven David Zetolofsky over the summer after months of dating, the Daily Mail exclusively revealed.
  
• How Scott McTominay redefined the meaning of spectacular in stunning year that saw two scissor-kick strikes send him to the stratosphere26 December 2025, 5:04 pm
  Picture the scene. Scott McTominay is spending Hogmanay 2024 at home, dram in hand, watching fireworks burst into colour across the Bay of Naples.
  
• THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER: Rangers boss Danny Rohl promises long-suffering fans that the club's fortunes will improve in 2026 after another year to forget at Ibrox26 December 2025, 5:03 pm
  Danny Rohl is convinced that the dawn of the New Year will bring brighter days for Rangers - as they seek to end 2025 without setting an unwanted record for losses in a calendar year.
  
• Belgian midfielder has flattered to deceive at Rangers ... but Danny Rohl is convinced that he can still crack the Nico Raskin code26 December 2025, 5:03 pm
  There's a very fine football player in Nico Raskin. The Rangers boss who succeeds in convincing the watching world of that fact is probably going to make the club a great deal of money.