Manchester United kicked off the Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Fulham, thanks to Joshua Zirkzee's 87th-minute goal.
The Red Devils struggled to break down Fulham's defence but eventually managed to pick up maximum points in a closely contested match.
The game started slowly and both teams created limited chances in the first half.
Fulham's Bernd Leno made crucial saves to deny Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount, while Manchester United's Andre Onana was equally impressive, thwarting Rodrigo Muniz's overhead kick.
As the match progressed, Manchester United began to gain momentum, dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities.
However, Fulham's defence held firm and the match remained goalless until the 87th minute.
It was then that Zirkzee, who had come on as a substitute, volleyed home Alejandro Garnacho's cross, sending the Old Trafford crowd into raptures.
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The Dutch-born striker's goal proved to be the decisive moment of the match, securing all three points for Manchester United.
Fulham's Alex Iwobi had a decent game, creating chances for his teammates but ultimately couldn't avoid defeat.
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Despite the defeat, Fulham can take heart from a solid performance, which showed promise for next season.
The win marks a promising start for Manchester United, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
Coach Erik ten Hag will be pleased with the team's resilience and determination, which ultimately paid off.