Substitute Joshua Zirkzee scores late debut winner as Man Utd see off Fulham.

Joshua Zirkzee enjoyed a dream debut as the summer signing came off the bench to earn Manchester United. A late victory in Friday’s Premier League opener against Fulham.

After a summer of speculation and change behind the scenes, Erik ten Hag – retained after winning the FA Cup against Manchester City – wanted to start the season with a bang at a packed Old Trafford.

United showed promise in patches. But look set to be frustrate by Marco Silva’s Fulham, only for Zirkzee to turn in a cross from fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho in a late 1-0 win.

The Netherlands international did not play a minute of United’s pre-season friendlies, having arrived late following Euro 2024. His 61st-minute introduction proved inspired.

Zirkzee, sign from Bologna, was brought ยูฟ่าเบท https://ufabet999.app part of a double change alongside Garnacho. Whose cross he prodded home to secure an opening-night triumph in the 87th minute. It was some introduction on a night that began with the Netherlands international and United’s three other summer signings being welcome by the Old Trafford faithful.

There was a feel-good factor around the ground. But Fulham look undaunte as Adama Traore surged down the right and saw a cutback cut out by Red Devils debutant Noussair Mazraoui.

There was a huge early roar as Lisandro Martinez barge the rapid winger off the ball. Before United’s own fleet-footed wide man got bums off seats.

Amad Diallo’s penalty appeal at the end of that run fell on deaf ears and Fulham broke. With Kenny Tete’s 25-yard curler needing turn over by Andre Onana.

“We want Glazers out” chant fans as co-owner Avram Glazer watch from the directors’ box with United looking smart in patches without creating clear-cut chances.

Their first came in the 29th minute impressive press led Bernd Leno to cough up possession. Only for the goalkeeper to deny Bruno Fernandes after Casemiro had cut out his pass.