Manchester United kicked off their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a tense 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford, thanks to a late debut goal by Joshua Zirkzee.
The Dutch forward, who came on as a substitute in the 61st minute, found the back of the net in the 87th minute, guiding the ball into the bottom corner to secure the victory for Erik ten Hag’s side.
The match was closely contested, with United recording 15 shots, five of which were on target, while Fulham managed eight shots, with two on target. The intensity of the game was reflected in the three yellow cards shown—Mason Mount for United, and Tom Cairney and Andreas Pereira for Fulham.
Despite the late breakthrough, United struggled to break down a resilient Fulham defense for most of the match. Fulham, under Marco Silva, showed determination and tactical discipline, but Zirkzee’s strike proved to be the difference in a game that could have gone either way.
This win offers a promising start for United as they aim to bounce back from last season’s disappointing finish.
