Man Utd Player Ratings vs Fulham: Joshua Zirkzee to the Rescue!

Manchester United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham in their Premier League opener, thanks to a late debut goal from Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striker's scrappy finish salvaged what was otherwise a lackluster performance by Erik ten Hag's side.

Goalkeeper & Defence

• Andre Onana (6/10):
  Made a couple of crucial saves but his distribution was slower than usual.

• Noussair Mazraoui (6/10):
  A steady debut without much forward involvement. Kept Alex Iwobi quiet.

• Harry Maguire (7/10):
  Improved from last week, with good passing and a vital block to stop a Fulham counter.

• Lisandro Martinez (6/10):
  Mixed performance; one brilliant pass to Fernandes, but nearly gave away a goal with a sloppy backpass.

• Diogo Dalot (5/10):
  Struggled offensively on the left side but was solid defensively.

Midfield

• Casemiro (7/10):
  Played a more advanced role, controlling play and creating opportunities, showing he’s far from past his best.

• Kobbie Mainoo (6/10):
  Showed promise with his movement and came close to scoring.

• Mason Mount (5/10):
  Linked up well in attack but wasted a good chance in the box.

Attack

• Amad Diallo (5/10):
  Struggled to make an impact and was subbed off for Garnacho.

• Bruno Fernandes (6/10):
  Involved throughout but should have scored from his chances.

• Marcus Rashford (6/10):
  Created some danger but didn’t do enough to trouble Fulham consistently. Set up Garnacho's chance.

Subs & Manager

• Joshua Zirkzee (7/10):
  Delivered the winning goal and linked up well with the attack.

• Alejandro Garnacho (5/10):
  Provided the assist but missed a golden chance to seal the game.

• Jonny Evans (N/A):
  Came on late, made a few important headers.

• Matthijs de Ligt (N/A):
  Late debut, solid in his brief appearance.

• Scott McTominay (N/A):
  Played a role in the build-up to the winning goal.

• Erik ten Hag (6/10):
  The team looked more solid, and his substitutions helped secure the win. However, the overall performance left room for improvement.