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Manchester United shuts out Fulham thanks to goal from Zirkzee (87')

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Harry Maguire - Stalwart in victoryMaguire recorded five clearances and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win versus Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.

ImpactMaguire played his familiar role at the heart of Manchester United's central defense Friday as they defeated Fulham 1 - 0. The English center-back led Manchester United with five clearances. He also contributed three interceptions and one block during his 81 minutes off play. With the arrival of new central defender Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich, Maguire will have steep competition for minutes as Manchester United progress through the 2024 - 2025 campaign.

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Bruno Fernandes - Catalyst for attack in victoryBruno Fernandes generated six shots (three on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 1-0 victory against Fulham.

ImpactBruno Fernandes resumed his familiar place at the heart of the Manchester United attack Friday as a they downed Fulham 1 - 0 in the campaign's inaugural match. Fernandes led the Red Devils in both crosses (eight, zero accurate) and corners (four). After penning a contract extension prior to the campaign, Fernandes will be depended upon to deliver the form that has shown him produce at least 15 combined goals and assists in each Premier League campaign since his arrival at Old Trafford during the 2019 - 2020 campaign.

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Alejandro Garnacho - Game-winning assistGarnacho assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 win over Fulham.

ImpactGarnacho supplied the lone assist during Friday's 1 - 0 victory over Fulham. After being selected to the starting XI in 30 of his 36 appearances during the 2023 - 2024 campaign, Garnacho found himself on the substitute's bench to being the 2024 - 2025 campaign. However, he entered the match for the final 29 minutes and conjured the pass that gave Manchester United three points. Garnacho's assist came from an accurate cross that found the feet of newcomer Joshua Zirkzee. Garnacho recorded just seven accurate crosses over his 36 appearances during the previous campaign.

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Joshua Zirkzee - Debut goalZirkzee scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 win versus Fulham.

ImpactZirkzee wasted no time in endearing himself to the Old Trafford faithful, scoring the game-winning goal during his debut match for the club Friday, late into the second half, as Manchester United defeated Fulham 1 - 0 . Zirkzee entered the match as part of a double change with Alejandro Garnacho with just 29 minutes remaining on the clock. The change pay dividends, as Garnacho assisted the deft Zirkzee finish. Zirkzee arrives at Manchester United in competition for minutes with a crowded attacking unit, but scoring goals in key situations can only help his case for regular playing time as he's settles in at his new club.

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Andre Onana - Cruises to clean sheetOnana recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 victory over Fulham.

ImpactOnana was largely untroubled Friday, being forced to turn aside just two shots on target en route to an opening weekend clean sheet and 1 - 0 victory over Fulham. After an up and down season during his inaugural campaign with the Red Devils in which he conceded 73 goals over 45 appearances in all competitions, Onana has gotten off on the right foot for the 2024 - 2025 campaign. Onana's next test will come Saturday as Manchester United travel to face off against Brighton.

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Issa Diop - Leads defensive effortDiop recorded four tackles (three won) and five clearances in Friday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United.

ImpactDiop led the Fulham backline to the precipice of an opening-weekend clean sheet before a late Manchester United goal downed the Cottagers 1 - 0. Diop was central to the Fulham defensive effort during Friday's match, leading his team with five clearances and chipping in four tackles (three won). Diop's availability will dictate his ability to impact Fulham's campaign. The central defender has not made more than 25 Premier League appearances since he started in 31 of 32 appearances during the 2019 - 2020 campaign with West Ham United.

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Andreas Pereira - Leads team in crosses attemptedPereira registered 12 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

ImpactPereira was the focal point of Fulham's attacking play from the flanks Friday, but he could not conjure a defense-unlocking pass. Pereira led Fulham with 12 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners. The attacking midfielder attempted at least one cross and one corner in 36 of 37 appearances en route to seven assists during the previous campaign, and looks to have assumed the familiar role of provider during his first opportunity of the new campaign.

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