DEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in a night the place their new weapons confirmed what they’re all about.
The Dutchman needed to stay affected person for his alternative however he took it brilliantly as soon as he got here on the pitch.
Zirkzee got here on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up till his pivotal second.
Ten Hag will take positives from the show and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his facet received their season off to a flyer.
Right here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Crimson Devils show…
Andre Onana – 6
Made an excellent early tip over from Kenny Tete and was not often significantly troubled past that.
Noussair Mazraoui – 7
A fairly spectacular debut from the Moroccan. Seems to be assured on the ball, will get ahead in help and might put a foot in.
Harry Maguire – 7
Dominant and commanding in defence, however embarrassingly booked for diving on the different finish. Actually Harry, even you?
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Skinned by Adama Traore early. Confirmed all his defensive guile in how he dealt with him after that, and received again beautifully to disclaim a breakaway objective.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Had his palms full coping with Traore’s tempo, however knocked in a few depraved curling crosses on the different finish.
Casemiro – 7
Headed over then shot over, however two nice passes put Fernandes clear by way of. Usually regarded United’s more than likely supply of a objective.
Kobbie Mainoo – 8
So crisp, so tidy, so not often wastes a move. One other near-flawless, if not precisely flair-packed, show from the teen. Fizzed a shot simply vast, too.
Mason Mount – 5
So determined to do nicely, which earned him an early reserving. Solely Leno’s legs denied him the objective his effort deserved.
Amad Diallo – 5
Made one marvellous mazy run into the field, though the tumble to floor that adopted wasn’t so spectacular.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Nonetheless nowhere close to the star of two years in the past, however one other step in the correct path a minimum of. Some strategy to get but, although.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Fluffed two nice probabilities, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him by way of, however sprayed passes round and began the transfer for the winner.
Subs
Alejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6
Put a spark in United when he got here off the bench and teed up the winner.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 minutes) – 7
The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a contact, however then fed the ball vast and caught out his left foot to jab the winner.
Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 minutes) – 5
Was solely on for the final ten minutes and regarded strong though he didn’t have an excessive amount of to do
Jonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 minutes) – 5
Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 minutes) – 5