Joshua Zirkzee shares his thoughts after his heroics for Manchester United against Fulham

As the new Premier League started Manchester United started their campaign on a positive note as they defeated Fulham by a score of 1-0 at Old Trafford Stadium. The lone goal was scored by the new signing Joshua Zirkzee. During the 87^th minute of the match coming off the bench, Joshua Zirkzee scored a goal as Manchester United got the first three points in the Premier League 2024/25 season.

In terms of positives for the Red Devils, the match saw United play much more poised possession, which Ten Hag has long hoped to introduce in the squad. United also included their other two key summer acquisitions, Noussair Mazraoui, who started at left-back, and Matthijs De Ligt, who came on in the 81st minute.

After the game against Fulham Joshua Zirkzee stated that playing for Manchester United was a dream and “we want to achieve something great." Joshua Zirkzee joined Manchester United from Bologna during the summer transfer window. But had to wait until the 87^th minute to make his debut.

"To win here in my first home game and to grab a goal, it couldn't be better. "At the end of the day, we got the win - that's all we wanted. I can't really explain the feeling, it's just very nice. "I feel very warm here. It's a great team. We want to achieve something great. It's been amazing, it's been a dream, actually," Zirkzee told Sky Sports. 

Erik Tag Hag happy with the win

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag was happy with the win and the impact of Joshua Zirkzee's goal. He said, "It showed that subs are very important. It's great in the first game to bring on a sub and he ends up winning us the game. 

Meanwhile, Manchester United lost the FA Community Shield to their arch-rival and had an awful last season as they ended in eighth position and had only one trophy FA Cup. Meanwhile this season Manchester United has a good squad and will fight for titles. Manchester United next play Brighton on 24 Aug.