Premier League Winner Calls Out Man United for Overcelebrating Fulham Win
- Manchester United started their 2023/24 season with a 1-0 win over Fulham in the Premier League at Old Trafford
- Joshua Zirkzee tapped in Alejandro Garnacho's cross in the 87th minute to hand the Red Devils a hard-fought win
- Former Premier League star Dimitar Berbatov criticised the players for overcelebrating the victory
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Manchester United opened their 2024/25 Premier League season with a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday.
The Red Devils needed a late goal from debutant Joshua Zirkzee to get over the line after missing several golden opportunities.
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov was not impressed with the celebrations after the match by the players.
![Joshua Zirkzee scored the winner for Manchester United against Fulham Joshua Zirkzee scored the winner for Manchester United against Fulham](https://cdn.legit.ng/images/1120/e582b9bd7c5264f1.jpeg?v=1)
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The Red Devils produced a decent performance against a resilient Fulham side. Bruno Fernandes had chances to score but failed to convert.
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New signing Joshuia Zirkzee's Premier League debut was memorable, as he scored the match-winning goal late in the game, per Eurosport.
The former Bologna striker poked Alejandro Garnacho’s cross into the far corner, giving his new team a much-needed opening night victory.
Man United players celebrated with the fans after the win, but Dimitar Berbatov felt it was a bit too much.
"They're celebrating a bit too much. You beat Fulham 1-0. The game was boring as hell in my opinion. Go back inside," he said via SuperSport.
Erik ten Hag's side had a miserable 2023/24 Premier League season. They finished eighth, their worst in the Premier League era. The FA Cup win was a consolation, and fans expect a much better showing this time.
Ruud van Nistelrooy consoles Garnacho
Legit.ng earlier reported that Man United's first-team coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy, comforted Alejandro Garnacho after this miss against Fulham.
The Argentine winger missed a chance late in the encounter that would've given them a comfortable 2-0 lead.
What Ten Hag told Zirkzee before goal
Legit.ng also reported that Joshua Zirkzee has shared the pivotal advice Erik ten Hag gave him before he scored the decisive goal in Manchester United's Premier League opener on Friday, August 16.
The 23-year-old capitalised on a well-delivered cross from fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho, slotting the ball home with just three minutes remaining.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke