• Latest
Zirkzee’s Late Strike Secures Dramatic Opening Day Win for Manchester United

Zirkzee’s Late Strike Secures Dramatic Opening Day Win for Manchester United

12 months ago
Abdul Kateete’s Rise from Truck Driver to Rally Icon Inspires Motorsport Dreams

Abdul Kateete’s Rise from Truck Driver to Rally Icon Inspires Motorsport Dreams

13 hours ago
Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

14 hours ago
Over 500 Kenyan Runners Sign Up for 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

Over 500 Kenyan Runners Sign Up for 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

16 hours ago
Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

16 hours ago
Standard Chartered Pump UGX 150M into 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

Standard Chartered Pump UGX 150M into 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

16 hours ago
Former Arsenal Player Thomas Partey Granted Bail on Rape Charges

Former Arsenal Player Thomas Partey Granted Bail on Rape Charges

16 hours ago
Exciting Pools Drawn for 2025 Gulu 7s Tournament

Exciting Pools Drawn for 2025 Gulu 7s Tournament

17 hours ago
Jackson’s Chelsea Days May Be Numbered as Club Slashes Price

Jackson’s Chelsea Days May Be Numbered as Club Slashes Price

17 hours ago
Rays of Grace Academy Partners with Dutch Coaches to Boost Youth Football Development

Rays of Grace Academy Partners with Dutch Coaches to Boost Youth Football Development

17 hours ago
United Plot Vlahovic Move as Sesko Pursuit Falters

United Plot Vlahovic Move as Sesko Pursuit Falters

17 hours ago
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • Home
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Netball
  • Cricket
  • Motorsport
No Result
View All Result
NBS Sport
  • Home
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Netball
  • Cricket
  • Motorsport
No Result
View All Result
NBS Sport
No Result
View All Result
Home Football

Zirkzee’s Late Strike Secures Dramatic Opening Day Win for Manchester United

NBS Sport Admin by NBS Sport Admin
August 17, 2024
in Football
0 0
0
Zirkzee’s Late Strike Secures Dramatic Opening Day Win for Manchester United

In an entertaining encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham.

The game, which saw new signings Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt make their debuts, was settled by a late goal from Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee.

RelatedPosts

Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

Former Arsenal Player Thomas Partey Granted Bail on Rape Charges

The first half was a tightly contested affair with both sides creating limited clear-cut chances.

Bruno Fernandes was the standout performer for United, forcing several excellent saves from Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno. Despite dominating possession, the Red Devils were unable to break the deadlock.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams struggling to create significant opportunities.

As the clock ticked down, it appeared as though the game was destined for a goalless draw, but in the 87th minute, Alejandro Garnacho’s delivery found its way to Zirkzee, who expertly guided the ball home to send Old Trafford into raptures.

The goal sparked jubilant scenes among the home supporters and provided a dream start to life at Manchester United for the young Dutchman.

Zirkzee’s strike was made even more special by the fact that he became the fourth Dutch player to score on his debut for the club, joining a prestigious list that includes one of his current managers Ruud van Nistelrooy.

For Fulham manager Marco Silva, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow. The Portuguese tactician had previously enjoyed an unbeaten record in Premier League openers, but that run came to an end at Old Trafford.

Silva will be hoping his side can bounce back quickly when they host Leicester City next week.

Erik ten Hag’s side, on the other hand, will be looking to build on this positive start when they face Brighton & Hove Albion in their next fixture.

The win sets the tone for what promises to be an exciting Premier League season, with Manchester United looking for a better league finish under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.

Tags: English Premier League
ShareTweetSendSendShare
Next Post
KCCA to Nurture Young Talent with Holiday Football Clinic

KCCA to Nurture Young Talent with Holiday Football Clinic

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Connect with us

  • 87.1k Followers
  • 23.9k Followers
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
FIFA Bans Uganda Cranes Captain’s Club

FIFA Bans Uganda Cranes Captain’s Club

November 12, 2024
AFCON 2025 Q: Why Onana Left Namboole Before The Rest Of His Teammates

AFCON 2025 Q: Why Onana Left Namboole Before The Rest Of His Teammates

September 11, 2024
Florentino Perez Singles Out Uganda in Ballon d’Or Voting Criticism

Florentino Perez Singles Out Uganda in Ballon d’Or Voting Criticism

November 24, 2024
Uganda Among 62 Nations Yet to Have a Capped Player in the English Premier League

Uganda Among 62 Nations Yet to Have a Capped Player in the English Premier League

January 29, 2025
Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to Co-Host CHAN 2024 in February 2025

Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to Co-Host CHAN 2024 in February 2025

8
Kizza Links Up with Ugandan Trio in Egypt

Kizza Links Up with Ugandan Trio in Egypt

5
FUFA Strips KCCA of Points, Suspends Referee Over Rule Violations

FUFA Strips KCCA of Points, Suspends Referee Over Rule Violations

3
CHAN 2024: CAF Unveils New Trophy and Logo Ahead of Draw

Groups Announced for CHAN 2024

3
Abdul Kateete’s Rise from Truck Driver to Rally Icon Inspires Motorsport Dreams

Abdul Kateete’s Rise from Truck Driver to Rally Icon Inspires Motorsport Dreams

August 5, 2025
Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

August 5, 2025
Over 500 Kenyan Runners Sign Up for 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

Over 500 Kenyan Runners Sign Up for 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

August 5, 2025
Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

August 5, 2025

Recommended

Abdul Kateete’s Rise from Truck Driver to Rally Icon Inspires Motorsport Dreams

Abdul Kateete’s Rise from Truck Driver to Rally Icon Inspires Motorsport Dreams

August 5, 2025
Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United Bid £74m for Striker Benjamin Sesko

August 5, 2025
Over 500 Kenyan Runners Sign Up for 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

Over 500 Kenyan Runners Sign Up for 2025 Rwenzori Marathon

August 5, 2025
Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

Onana Provides Positive Fitness Update Ahead of Premier League Opener

August 5, 2025
NBS Sport

© 2022 NBS Sport - Developed and maintained by Hillcom EA.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Football
  • Rugby
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Golf
  • Netball
  • Cricket
  • Motorsport

© 2022 NBS Sport - Developed and maintained by Hillcom EA.