Zirkzee gives Manchester United victory over Fulham with late debut goal
Joshua Zirkzee helped Manchester United to a 1-0 Premier League win over Fulham. The striker made his debut for the club and scored in the closing stages, immediately securing three points on the opening day of the season.
Late winner on a dream debut
An evening Joshua Zirkzee will never forget. The forward made his official debut for Manchester United and made his presence felt almost instantly. With just three minutes remaining, it was the debutant who put Manchester United ahead against Fulham: 1-0. That strike proved to be the only goal of the evening, as United rounded off their Premier League home opener with a victory.
Garnacho provides the decisive assist
Zirkzee came on alongside Alejandro Garnacho as a substitute in the 61st minute. It was Garnacho — last season's winner of the Premier League's Goal of the Season — who delivered the decisive cross that allowed Zirkzee to finish. A remarkable combination between two freshly introduced substitutes, who together made the difference.
Ten Hag praises the impact of his substitutes
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was full of praise for the contribution of his substitutes after the final whistle. 'It shows how important substitutions are. It's great that in the first match you bring on a substitute who ends up winning the game for us. It's good for the team process and the team spirit,' said Ten Hag.
What's next
Manchester United continue their league campaign on 24 August with an away fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion, followed by a home match on 1 September and an away trip to Southampton on 14 September. Fulham face Leicester City at home on 24 August, travel to Ipswich Town on 31 August, and welcome West Ham United on 14 September.
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