Manchester United secured a 1-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League season opener thanks to a late goal from debutant Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striker, who joined from Bologna for $47 million, came off the bench to score in the 87th minute at Old Trafford.
United, under new management and with significant offseason signings including Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt, displayed a solid performance on the field. Manager Erik ten Hag expressed satisfaction with the win, highlighting areas for improvement as the team progresses in the season.
The match was highlighted by goalkeeper Bernd Leno’s key saves for Fulham and missed opportunities from United’s midfielders. Despite a late chance for a 2-0 lead, United held on for the win.
The Premier League’s opening weekend continues with more exciting matches, including Liverpool’s debut under Arne Slot and Manchester City’s title defense against Chelsea.