Premier League: Manchester United saved by their new hero Joshua Zirkzee against Fulham

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By: Manu Tournoux

Premier League: Manchester United saved by their new hero Joshua Zirkzee against Fulham

As Ligue 1 2024-2025 kicked off this Friday, so did the Premier League. At home, Manchester United hosted Fulham to try to start their new season with a victory. In the first half, the match was generally dominated by the Red Devils. More incisive, the Mancunians were nevertheless unable to open the scoring, like Bruno Fernandes, who was unlucky against Bernd Leno (29th, 35th).



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After the break, salvation came from substitute Joshua Zirkzee. Signed for €44 million from Bologna, the Dutch striker came on after the hour mark. Found by a cross from Scott McTominay, the former Bayern Munich player beat Leno with a left-footed shot and allowed Old Trafford to exult. A dream debut that allowed United to pocket a precious victory right from the start.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.