⚽️ Talk about a Hollywood start! Joshua Zirkzee, Manchester United’s new €47M signing, became an instant hero with an 87th-minute winner against Fulham in their Premier League opener. The Dutch striker, subbed on with 30 minutes left, pounced on Alejandro Garnacho’s cross to send Old Trafford into pandemonium. 🎬💥
🗣️ ‘Couldn’t dream it better,’ grinned Zirkzee post-match. Three new faces—Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui—made their debuts as part of United’s €180M summer rebuild. Mazraoui dazzled at right-back, while Garnacho’s late assist (and comical open-goal miss 😅) kept fans on edge.
🧱 Defense first? With striker Rasmus Højlund injured, United played a strikerless formation until Zirkzee’s magic. Bernd Leno’s heroics (including two HUGE saves against Bruno Fernandes) nearly stole the show before the Dutchman’s left-footed finish. Manager Erik ten Hag called it ‘a foundation’ but urged sharper finishing: ‘Kill. Kill in the box.’ 🔪
📅 Next up: Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot kicks off Saturday, while Man City begin their title defense Sunday at Chelsea. Buckle up, #PL fans! 🏟️⚡
