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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson and Ed Aarons

Blow for Manchester United and Carrick with Dorgu facing lengthy spell out

Patrick Dorgu celebrates after scoring Manchester United’s second goal at Arsenal on Sunday
Patrick Dorgu’s goal at Arsenal on Sunday followed up his scoring against Manchester City the previous weekend. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

Manchester United fear Patrick Dorgu could be out for a prolonged period because of the muscle injury he sustained in Sunday’s 3-2 win at Arsenal, in what would be a blow to Michael Carrick’s resurgent side. While tests are still to confirm the prognosis there is concern the Dane has a hamstring problem that will cause him to miss several weeks, with some reports stating his absence may be more than two months.

Dorgu has been a key factor in United’s upturn, scoring in each of Carrick’s opening two matches. His goal against Arsenal came after an equally important one in United’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City the previous weekend. He also scored the winner in the 1-0 Boxing Day victory over Newcastle, making it three goals in his last seven appearances.

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