Lucky Manchester United extended their record of Premier League games won at Craven Cottage to eight in a row with a late deflected goal scored by Lisandro Martinez – their only shot on target.
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Jeremy Doku scores late solo goal as Manchester City beat Fulham to rack up 50 games unbeaten at home
Jeremy Doku scored a fine solo goal after Mateo Kovacic’s double strike against Fulham got Manchester City out of trouble.
Dream debut for Joshua Zirkzee as the super-sub Dutchman is Manchester United’s matchwinner against Fulham in Premier League opener
Joshua Zirkzee made a dream debut as he was Manchester United’s matchwinner in their Premier League opener against Fulham.
Manchester United 1, Fulham 0 – Player Ratings
Joshua Zirkzee turned home the winner in the 87th minute as Manchester United beat Fulham to start their season.
Josko Gvardiol scores twice as Manchester City roar back to the top of the Premier League
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a record 16th straight win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.