Josh Zirkzee Goal: It was a dream Premier League debut for Josh Zirkzee, as the 'super-sub' came off the bench to score a late winner for Manchester United against Fulham in the very first fixture of the 2024/25 season, as Red Devils kick-off their PL campaign with a win.
Josh Zirkzee is donning the iconic 'number 11 shirt' of Manchester United (previously worn by greats such as Ryan Giggs; George Best; Bobby Charlton) and the 23-year old did not let that pressure sink in, as he grabbed a memorable goal at Old Trafford.
Here is the clip of the goal from Josh Zirkzee:
Manchester United Vs Fulham, Premier League 2024/25 Matchday 1 HIGHLIGHTS
Manchester United struggled against a spirited and determined Fulham side, as the Cottagers caused immense trouble on the wings with the likes of Alex Iwobi and Adama Traore in their ranks. The first half looked extremely shaky, as Andre Onana saved the home side's blemishes with outrageous saves.
The second-half was off to an energetic start, as both sides made constant attacks and caused threat with their off-the-ball movements. However, the visitors were extremely wasteful, as Emile Smith Rowe and Rodrigo Muniz failed to convert the good chances.
After a period of hits and misses, the final breakthrough moment came in the 87th minute, when Manchester United's brilliant counter-attack started with a body feint on the left side from Bruno Fernandes inside his own half, and the pass was met by Casemiro, who then laid the ball to Alejandro Granacho, and Josh Zirkzee met the cross from the Argentine to score a first-touch finish goal into the bottom-left corner of Bernd Leno.
For his clutch performance, the Dutchman was awarded the Player of the Match, as Manchester United defeated Fulham 1-0.