Patrick Dorgu scored a sensational long-range effort during Manchester United’s victory over Arsenal in the Premier League.
In his last seven Premier League matches, Patrick Dorgu has scored three goals and provided two assists.
Last week, Dorgu scored against Manchester City, and in the 3-2 win over Arsenal he scored his best goal yet in a United shirt.
Dorgu is being compared to Gareth Bale after transitioning from being a full-back to playing higher up the pitch as a winger under Michael Carrick.
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The 21-year-old is certainly United’s most in-form player, and he celebrated his strike with Red Devils legend Patrice Evra after full-time.
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Patrick Dorgu gives nod to Patrice Evra after wonder goal
Last week, Evra raved about Dorgu’s performance in the Manchester derby. Just a week later, he produced an even better display against Arsenal.
During the match, on X, Evra posted a video of himself celebrating Dorgu’s incredible goal, captioned: “What are you doing to me bro”.
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Dorgu replied after the full-time whistle, writing: “Learned from the best. I’ve seen your goal against Bayern.”
Dorgu is referring to Evra’s stunning strike against Bayern Munich in the Champions League in 2014, when his half-volley soared past Manuel Neuer in goal.
Patrick Dorgu fitness update after scare vs Arsenal
Dorgu was one of United’s biggest threats against Arsenal, and he was showing no signs of slowing down during his hot streak.
However, the Denmark international pulled up holding his hamstring in the second half and had to be replaced by Benjamin Sesko with 10 minutes remaining.
After the match, Carrick gave an update on Dorgu and explained that he left the pitch with “cramp”, which is promising news for United fans.
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“At this stage, it’s hard to tell, so we’ll just have to wait and see. Hopefully it’s not too bad,” Carrick said.
United are next in action on Sunday afternoon at home to Fulham.
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