Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 at Old Trafford, in their opening Premier League match of the 2024/25 season.
A debut goal from Joshua Zirkzee was all United needed to clinch all three points.
The Red Devils had 55% possession in comparison to Fulham’s 45% share of the ball. Erik ten Hag’s men had a total of 14 cracks at goal, with five of these being on target.
Fulham on the other hand had ten shots at goal but only two required Andre Onana to swing into action.
United put together 473 passes with a success rate of 84%. The Cottagers on the other hand strung 380 passes with a pass completion of 79%.
One of United’s standout performers vs. Fulham was Casemiro. The 32-year-old had a very underwhelming 2023/24 campaign and often found himself at the end of criticism for his poor performances.
There was speculation that he would be sold this summer but with two weeks left until the close of the summer transfer window, it seems unlikely that he will leave Old Trafford.
Against Fulham, Casemiro registered 81 touches of the ball and successfully delivered 43 of the 51 passes he attempted, managing an individual pass accuracy of 84%. Three of the Brazilian’s passes were key passes.
Casemiro tried to find his teammates with three crosses and two long balls. He successfully connected with one cross and all two long balls.
He created two big chances.
The five-time Champions League winner contributed three of United’s 14 shots.
He embarked on two dribbles but didn’t complete even one. Casemiro delved into 10 ground duels, coming out on top five times.
Aerially, the midfielder was required to contest four challenges. He won two of these duels.
He also made four clearances and as many tackles. He produced one block and also one interception.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
Casemiro definitely made a huge statement of intent and if he has started as he means to proceed for the rest of the campaign, United fans are in for a treat.
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