The Dutch international scored the only goal of the evening at Old Trafford against Fulham.
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE MADE himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season on Friday.
United boss Erik ten Hag survived at the end of last season, despite finishing eighth in the Premier League, thanks to winning the FA Cup. Advertisement Bruno Fernandes started in a centre-forward role in the absence of Rasmus Hojlund, while Zirkzee was on the bench after returning to pre-season late following Euro 2024.
Fulham won at Old Trafford last season for the first time in 20 years in February during a torrid campaign for United.
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