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Joshua Zirkzee's Late Goal Secures Manchester United's Victory Over Fulham in Premier League Opener

Posted : 17 August 2024

Joshua Zirkzee became an instant hero for Manchester United by scoring a late winner on his debut, sealing a 1-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League opener on Friday. Zirkzee, who joined United from Bologna for £36.5 million ($47 million) last month, was introduced in the final 30 minutes due to his lack of match fitness. The Dutch international made his mark by finishing off a cross from Alejandro Garnacho in the 87th minute, much to the delight of the Old Trafford crowd.

 

Reflecting on his debut goal, Zirkzee expressed his joy, saying, "To win here in my first home game and to grab a goal, it couldn't be better." He was particularly thrilled to have scored at the Stretford End, a feat he had been told was one of the most memorable experiences at the club. Despite the win, United's performance echoed some of the issues that plagued them last season, with manager Erik ten Hag admitting before the match that his side was "not ready" for the new campaign due to injuries and fitness concerns.

 

United struggled to break down a resilient Fulham side, who had won at Old Trafford last season. The visitors started the match with confidence, forcing United's goalkeeper Andre Onana into action early on. United's attacking efforts were often thwarted by Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno, who made crucial saves from Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount. Despite their dominance, United's lack of a clinical striker was evident, and they had to rely on a late push from the bench to secure the win.

 

Ten Hag's substitutions proved decisive as both Garnacho and Zirkzee played pivotal roles in the victory. However, United's vulnerability at the back nearly cost them, with Fulham missing key chances to take the lead. In the end, Zirkzee's goal was enough to give United a much-needed win to start their season, providing a positive start for Ten Hag as he looks to build on last season's FA Cup success and improve their Premier League standings.

 

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