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Zirkzee an instant hero as Man Utd beat Fulham in Premier League opener

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Joshua Zirkzee celebrates after scoring Man United's winner against Fulham. [AFP]

Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season on Friday.

Zirkzee, lacking match fitness after his PS36.5m ($47 million) move from Bologna last month, came on only for the final half hour.

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