The new English Premier League season kicked off with a bang, and the first highlight of the season was the Red Devils Manchester United's match against promoted Fulham at Old Trafford. The match was not only the first appearance of the new season for both teams, but also a direct test of their preparation for the new season.
In the first half of the match, Manchester United, as the home side, obviously hoped to start the season with a win. However, the match did not go as smoothly as the fans had hoped. Soon after the game started, United had a few great chances to attack, with B Faye getting two one-touch chances directly in front of the goalkeeper. However, perhaps due to the nervousness of the early season, B Faye failed to capitalize on his two shots and regrettably missed the chance to make a difference in the scoreline.
Meanwhile, United's backline also suffered some twists and turns. In a confrontation with Fulham players, Maguire was yellow carded by the referee for a slightly exaggerated downward movement, which undoubtedly added a trace of uneasiness to the United's defense. In the first half, both sides exchanged attacks and defenses, but failed to break the deadlock, and the score remained at 0-0.
After the change of sides, Manchester United made changes to their lineup, with Zylkiser making his Premier League debut as a substitute. The young striker's appearance quickly injected new energy into United's offense. Finally, after an exquisite cooperation, Zirkser found a good opportunity in the penalty area, and a cool shot pierced through Fulham's goal, helping Manchester United to take the lead. The Old Trafford stadium was abuzz with excitement as the fans cheered for the starlet's brilliant performance.
However, just as the game was coming to an end, United came close to a painful loss. Garnacho had an almost open goal in a counter-attack, but his shot was ridiculously wide of the goal, leaving the coaches and fans on the sidelines with a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the mistake did not affect United's final victory. With the referee's whistle, Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0, successfully winning the opening red of the new season.
