Patrick Dorgu showed his class on the pitch in the Manchester Derby – and off it afterwards.
There were a lot of questions over how Manchester United would line up against City in Michael Carrick’s first game in charge.
Carrick’s team selection showed he wanted width, with Patrick Dorgu asked to play a left winger role, with Luke Shaw behind him at left-back.
Patrick Dorgu celebrates with teammates Matheus Cunha and Kobbie Mainoo during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in 2026 in Manchester, England.
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Similar to his performance against Newcastle last month, Dorgu shone in an attacking role, scoring Manchester United’s second goal of the game in a memorable 2-0 win.
Bryan Mbeumo had put United 1-0 up, after two goals had been disallowed for offside.
Was that Patrick Dorgu’s best game in a Manchester United shirt?
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Patrick Dorgu’s exchange with Patrice Evra
Manchester United’s sensational victory had the Old Trafford crowd rocking, and Patrick Dorgu’s goal ensured the game had a comfortable finish.
City even substituted Erling Haaland late in the game, with Pep Guardiola conceding defeat.
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United club legend Patrice Evra reached out to Patrick Dorgu on social media, showing his admiration for the 21-year-old goalscorer.
The Dane is still early in his career and this game reinforced that he is an outstanding prospect, already producing at the top level.
“Proud of you,” wrote Evra, tagging Dorgu in a post.
And Dorgu responded with a classy message that read, “Thank you bro, trying to follow in your footsteps.”
The message showed how there can be a positive connection between Manchester United’s stars and ex-pros.
‘Trying to follow in your footsteps’ – Patrick Dorgu responded to Patrice Evra’s praise
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Evra among the greats
United club legend Patrice Evra was recently voted as the best left-back at the club over the past 25 years.
United fans on TalkingPoints named the best team to play for the club between 2000 and 2025, which featured one current player, Bruno Fernandes.
Patrice Evra won the vote for the left-back position quite easily.
Dorgu is still finding his best position for United, able to play on the wing and at left-back.
While United have Luke Shaw available, Dorgu could get more chances in an attacking role, especially if he plays like he did against City.
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