Manchester United will host Newcastle United in a key match of the 18th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season at Old Trafford. Patrick Dougher, in an interview, stated that maintaining composure while in possession is crucial for the team against the aggressive Magpies.

In the last round, Manchester United equalized through a penalty from Cunha, but then conceded a goal in the second half and ultimately lost 1-2 to Aston Villa away from home. Manchester United are currently 7th in the standings with 26 points.

As for Newcastle, Eddie Howe's team is in 11th place with 23 points, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches.

Manchester United defender Patrick Dough said, "I think their pressing is very strong, they are very aggressive, they play very directly, and their midfield is very strong and able to control the tempo of the game, so it is always very difficult to play against Newcastle."

“They fight for every ball and are a very strong team. I think it’s very important to be physical and stay calm when in possession. We need to keep the ball in their half as much as possible so they can’t press us so high up the pitch.”

Speaking about goalkeeper Lamenz, Patrick Dogu said, "I think Lamenz's composure has helped the team. He is very calm and communicates frequently with the defenders, helping everyone on the field through communication. He is calm and tries to take responsibility and help us defenders. He has integrated well into the team and is performing very well; now he just needs to keep it up."

"Cunha also has a great personality. He's humorous, quickly integrated into the team, and communicates smoothly with everyone. He's a very likeable person and also an excellent player."

Regarding his future goals, Patrick Dogu said, "Personally, my goal is to get as many starting opportunities as possible and help the team achieve our goals."