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      Arsenal 2-0 Wolves LIVE RESULT: Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz goals seal first three points of the season – latest updates

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      ARSENAL won their first Premier League game of the season with a 2-0 victory over Wolves. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka both got on the scoresheet and set each other up as the Gunners kicked off their season in style. Kick-off: 3pm BSTTV channel: This game will not be broadcast live in the UKArsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, HavertzWolves team: Sa, Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Bellegarde, Lemina, J. Gomes, R. Gomes, Hwang, Strand LarsenFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Match by numbersA look at the match stats which show Arsenal having 18 attempts at goal in the 90 minutes.Their possession dropped considerably from 64% at half time to finishing with just 53% as Wolves crept back into it.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 2-0 WolvesKai Havertz and Bukayo Saka struck either side of half time to get Arsenal off and running on the opening weekend.Saka’s goal coming when Wolves looked at their most threatening, with that sucker punch making the final 15 minutes a non-contest.It’s the start Mikel Arteta was looking for. Reaction to come.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!The Gunners with three points on the board after the opening day!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves93. Great stuff from Wolves down the right as Cunha works hard to get a cross into the box.Sarabia is running onto it and volleys at goal from 15 yards out but doesn’t catch it quite right.Raya with one for the cameras to palm it away at full stretch.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves91. Arsenal win another corner which Trossard will take this time.It’s another decent ball but comfortably headed clear once again.Wolves then go on the break but Doherty can’t keep the ball alive when played in down their right.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves90. Five minutes added on at the end of this one.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves89. Martinelli is bundled over on the Arsenal right and wins a free kick near the byline.Odegaard’s cross is headed away easily inside the six-yard box.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves88. Gabriel Jesus is booked for a shove while play had stopped on Mosquera.The big, strong centre half throws himself to ground and the Brazilian picks up a yellow. All a bit daft really.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves86. Wolves scream for a penalty as Hwang gets in behind Timber down the Wolves right.He’s pushed by two hands in the back by Timber and goes to ground but the referee waves play on.As he’s done all afternoon, VAR Paul Tierney agrees with the referee and his call stands here. Both he and boss Gary O’Neil are booked for dissent.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves84. That free kick is eventually taken and the high, hopeful cross is plucked out the air by David Raya.Good goalkeeping.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves84. Rice has actually been replaced for the final five minutes.OFF: RiceON: JesusCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves82. Cunha is fouled by Rice midway inside the Arsenal half but it’s the Arsenal man who has stayed down.It looks like a bit of cramp, which is a sore one but he’s rolling around in pain as Havertz tries to treat him.First time I’ve seen him get cramp, a signal that he’s clearly not ready to be thrust back in for 90 minutes.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves79. Arsenal taking the sting out the game now as that goal has knocked the stuffing out Wolves.And Saka is given a rest for the final ten minutes.OFF: SakaON: TrossardCopy linkCopiedArsenal 2-0 Wolves74. Bukayo Saka is up and running this season!He’s squared up with Rayan Aït-Nouri on the Arsenal right and the Wolves man inexplicably allows Saka inside on his left foot.Saka from inside the box looks like he’s going to whip one into the far corner, instead giving the keeper the eyes and firing it in near the front post.Poor defending from the Wolves man who knows showing him down the line takes away any danger. But good play from Saka and a good finish against the run of play!Copy linkCopiedAgainst the run of play – they double their lead!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves71. This delivery is rubbish but Arsenal keep it alive.Saka drives to the byline and is dispossessed as Wolves concede another corner. That comes to nothing either.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves70. Odegaard with a speculative effort from distance which Jose Sa has to parry behind for a corner.It’s worked short and played to Timber on the edge of the box and his effort at goal takes a nick and flies over the bar for another corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves69. Mikel Arteta is trying to turn the tide in this and turns to his bench to do so.OFF: ZinchenkoON: TimberCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves68. Huge chance for Wolves!Saliba with a terrible error and gifts Cunha a huge chance on the edge of the box. His left-footed, curled effort is straight at Raya!!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves67. Strand Larsen with an overhead kick as a cross which Saka has to get back to deal with and clear.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves65. The corner is rubbish and cleared at the front post.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves64. Only one team in this at the minute – and they’re pushing for the equaliser.Some great football outside the Arsenal box comes to nothing before Toti sends in a wicked, deep cross which Rodrigo Gomes meets with a bicycle kick which deflects just wide.It was briefly checked for handball against the Arsenal defender but he was fairly close when it did hit him.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves61. Close to an equaliser!It’s Ait-Nouri who finds himself much further forward in this half, who collects the ball.He drives to around 25 yards from goal before unleashing a powerful shot which flies wide of Raya’s left-hand post.It just didn’t have the cut across the ball to trouble the keeper.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves59. Bukayo Saka is shown a yellow card after a fairly nothing foul outside the Wolves box.So it seems it was for dissent after the foul was given.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-0 Wolves58. Wolves make a change as Cunha replaces Bellegarde.Copy linkCopied More

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      Kyle Walker reveals he was second last penalty taker on England’s Euro shootout list with Jordan Pickford ahead of him

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      KYLE WALKER has revealed he was one of England’s last penalty takers at Euro 2024 – but there was still someone less fancied from 12 yards.The right-back started all seven games for England in Germany.Kyle Walker has revealed he was one of England’s last penalty takersCredit: GettyEven goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was above him on Gareth Southgate’s listCredit: GettyWalker was considered a key player throughout the tournament, with Gareth Southgate selecting him as part of a senior leadership group within the squad.However, he was low down in the pecking order when it came to penalties.The Manchester City star has revealed he was listed as England’s penultimate penalty taker, even behind goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.Speaking on his BBC podcast You’ll Never Beat Kyle Walker, he explained: “I think I was just before Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw was last, then it was me.Read More in Football”We were both as nervous as anything, just because we always say we don’t want to let anyone down.”The 34-year-old did not take a penalty during England’s quarter-final shootout against Switzerland.England won 5-3 to reach the semi-finals, where they faced Netherlands.Walker also admitted he was baffled by Southgate’s decision to drop City team-mate Jack Grealish from his 26-man squad.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “Massively shocked. Because first and foremost I know what Jack brings not just on the field but off the field.”He is like the knit that brings everyone together because he’s so bubbly and is such a great character.Watch Jordan Pickford’s hilarious expression in tunnel as England emerge for Euro 2024 final”We all know what he can do on the football field. He has something different that the others didn’t have.”Discussing his role within the squad, Walker continued: “Obviously, there was a little leadership group of me Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham and Saks [Bukayo Saka].”We tried to make sure the messages that the manager was trying to get on to the field were understood and very clear to the players.”And you have to work as a team, so if we’re fighting tooth and nail before we’ve even got there because I think he’s not brought my mate [Grealish] over – it’s not really going to stand us in good stead.”Do I think Jack should have been there? Probably yeah, because I feel that he brings something different. But again it’s not down to me to decide who’s in the squad and who’s not in the squad.” More

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      Ed Sheeran makes bold Ipswich prediction at Liverpool game and reveals brilliant reason why he can only watch first half

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      ED SHEERAN was clear: Ipswich will NOT be relegated this season.The pop superstar also revealed the brilliant reason why he had to leave at half-time before Ipswich hosted Liverpool in the Premier League.Ed Sheeran made a bold prediction about Ipswich in the Premier LeagueCredit: ReutersBefore the life-long Town fan explained by he must leave at HALF-TIMECredit: GettyPeter Crouch asked Sheeran plenty of questions before kick-off at the newly-promoted Portman Road.Towards the end of their chat the former Liverpool striker began probing: “If Ipswich stay up do we…”Before Sheeran quickly cut him off: “They are staying up!”Crouch then asked: “Is there a song if they do remain in the Prem?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSheeran then explained: “It’s the super Kieran McKenna tune. He’s amazing. I’m glad we’ve kept him because obviously there were rumours of him going.”When I took the players out for the promotion party, they kept saying ‘We would run through a brick wall for him’.”Sheeran then hilariously revealed that he can only watch the first-half on Saturday as he must head for the airport.The Suffolk singer said: “I have to leave here at half-time as I’m playing in Serbia tonight. We almost couldn’t come to the game, but I was like ‘I have to come’.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEd had hoped for a 1-0 scrappy win for Ipswich, who he believed are more than ready for the top-flight.But Liverpool went onto secure a routine 2-0 victory, after Diogo Jota and Mo Salah scored within minutes of each other in the second half.SunSport’s Latest Transfer HeadlinesIpswich had put up a good fight until then, with the home side enjoying more of the chances of the first-half.Sheeran had said: “We’re happy to play Liverpool first. It’s amazing to see the shirts in the town. I think the momentum that Ipswich have behind them give us a good chance and they’ve had nine weeks off.”A lot of the Liverpool players have played at the Euros and are probably pretty knackered still. “If we win today we might get humbled next week at Manchester City, but you never know.”Sheeran, who is a lifelong fan of the Tractor Boys, bought a 1.4 per cent stake in the newly promoted side this summer.The Thinking Out Loud singer has been the club’s main shirt sponsor for the past three seasons, but said this season might be his last due to the expenses of sponsoring a Prem side.Meanwhile, Leicester and Southampton fans should look away now as Sheeran’s previous prediction came true last year.In September 2023, he told Ipswich Star: “I reckon automatic promotion and Premier League football next year.”READ MORE SUN STORIESCrouch then brought up his visit to England’s Euros camp in Germany and asked: “Which gigs are better to play – England players or Ipswich players?”Sheeran joked: “Footballers love beer. During the last Euros in 2020, the players had a proper drink.”Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Gary Neville reveals mega-money bet with Jamie Carragher on Man Utd v Liverpool in title race as Keane picks his winner

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      WHO will finish higher, Manchester United or Liverpool? The yearly debate between Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville resumed on Friday with the punditry duo wagering £5,000 on their respective clubs.Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have wagered over who will come out on topAfter United won their opening game against FulhamCredit: RexEx-Man United defender Neville stated that whoever’s team finishes lower will have to make a £5,000 donation to charity.The former right-back is still backing his beloved United to finish above their Merseyside rivals this season.Addressing Roy Keane after the game, Neville said: “Roy, before the game me and Carragher had a £5,000 bet for charity.”That Liverpool would finish above United and United would finish above Liverpool. Whoever obviously loses, it then goes to charity.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Keane – known for no nonsense punditry style – shot down any chance of him getting involved in the stake. The former United captain replied: “Don’t get me involved in that bet.”Before Neville then pressed: “Who do you think is going to win the bet though?””I think United,” Keane responded. But his comment prompted a fit of laughter from Carragher.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKeane then clarified: “‘If United stay fit, their star players. Then they’ll do it.”Erik ten Hag was presented with an injury crisis last season after his side struggled through 66 different cases, particularly to key defenders.Awkward moment Man Utd ace Lisandro Martinez calls out Jamie Carragher live in Sky Sports before settling old scoreLiverpool, meanwhile, finished third in Jurgen Klopp’s last season and will be guided by new boss Arne Slot – who has big shoes to fill.Yet many pundits agree with Carragher that Liverpool will finish in the top four as they kickstart a new era at Anfield.Keane previously told The Overlap podcast that Liverpool won’t finish in the Champions League qualification places, as they haven’t done any business in the transfer market.The Reds missed out on signing their top No6 target, with Real Sociedad star Martin Zubiamendi rejecting the move last week.Earlier on Friday, Ten Hag’s side got their 2024-25 campaign underway, claiming a late 1-0 victory against Fulham.New summer £36.6m signing Joshua Zirkzee guided a cross from Alejandro Garnacho to seal the win.Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine… but Mount and Amad struggleDEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…Andre Onana – 6Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.Noussair Mazraoui – 7A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.Harry Maguire – 7Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?Lisandro Martinez – 6Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.Casemiro – 7Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.Kobbie Mainoo – 8So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.Mason Mount – 5So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.Amad Diallo – 5Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.Marcus Rashford – 6Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.Bruno Fernandes – 7Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.SubsAlejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to doJonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5 More

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      Ipswich vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Reds officially start Arne Slot era against Premier League new boys – latest updates

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      LIVERPOOL start their Premier League era under Arne Slot with a tricky trip to Ipswich Town.The Reds have looked impressive in a pre-season that saw them pick up wins over Arsenal and Manchester United.However, Slot’s side go up against an Ipswich outfit that will be determined to get their long-awaited top-flight return off to a dream start.Kick-off time: 12:30pm BSTLive stream: discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS More

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      What does Ipswich Town’s sponsor mean? Ed Sheeran revealed as the brains behind front-of-shirt deal

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      POP icon Ed Sheeran is the brains behind Ipswich Town’s sensational front-of-shirt sponsorship deal – but some fans still don’t understand what it means.Sheeran was born in Yorkshire but grew up in Suffolk and has been an Ipswich fanatic since a young age.Ed Sheeran helped create the Ipswich third kitCredit: Instagram @ipswichtownThe music megastar initially agreed on a one-year deal with his boyhood club for the 2021/22 season.However, the sponsorship seems to have been a good luck charm as it has stuck around to see Ipswich propel themselves to top-flight football.And fans now want to know exactly what the sponsor means.What does Ipswich Town’s sponsor mean?The message ‘+-=÷x TOUR’ will appear on the men’s and women’s teams’ jerseys, in reference to Ed Sheeran’s previous albums.Read more on IpswichWhen pressed on what the logo means, the Shape of You sensation replied cryptically: “All will be revealed in time.”However, reports suggest that Ed Sheeran uses mathematic symbols to name his albums as he feels each symbol represents patches in his life.Sheeran, 33, was a regular to Portman Road last season as Ipswich fought for top-flight football.And after Kieran McKenna’s team secured back-to-back promotions, the pop star lead the celebrations by belting out the iconic Tractor Boys chant.Most read in FootballWhat has been said?Sheeran used a Suffolk phrase ‘sloightly on the huh’ – meaning ‘slightly off kilter’ – in his message to fans upon the revealing of his shirt-sponsorship deal as he predicted better times ahead for his hometown team.The world-famous singer-songwriter added: “The football club is a big part of the local community and this is my way of showing my support.”Flame-haired Sheeran also also posted a picture of himself as a youngster in an Ipswich shirt on his Instagram account, which has a whopping 31.9million followers.Ed Sheeran is a boyhood Ipswich Town fanThe ‘A Team’ star accompanied it with a post which read: “This bloke is the new sponsor of @ipswichtown football club. Do well”.Ed Sheeran is expected to appear at several games this season as Ipsiwch fight to stay in the Premier League after a 22-year-exile. More

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      Pep Guardiola tipped to follow Jurgen Klopp’s lead when he leaves Man City despite links with vacant England job

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      MANCHESTER CITY legend Joleon Lescott is tipping Pep Guardiola to take a break from football once he leaves the Etihad, just like Jurgen Klopp.Guardiola’s deal with City runs out in June and he has yet to decide on his future, which means the popular manager could leave at the end of the season.Pepo Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City runs out in JuneCredit: AlamyMan City legend Joleon Lescott suggested Guardiola may take a break once he leaves the clubCredit: PALescott expects Guardiola to follow Jurgen Klopp’s example and not rush to another jobCredit: PARumours have suggested the Spanish tactician could be approached by England, and the 53-year-old refused to rule that job out after previously suggesting he’d be open to international football.Lescott, 41, doesn’t know what the Catalan head coach, who has confirmed he won’t stay at City “eight more years”, will ultimately decide to do.The ex-England international, though, doesn’t believe Guardiola is looking for a brighter project than City, where last season he won a record fourth consecutive Premier League title.Instead, the former centre-back expects the Barcelona legend to make a decision based on how he feels.Read More on FootballLescott believes that another successful season would take a toll and Guardiola would deserve to take a break after eight glittering years in Manchester.That is why the TV pundit doesn’t expect the ex-Bayern Munich boss to rush into another job when he ultimately leaves City, just like Klopp who is still enjoying some down time after nine stunning years at Liverpool.The German tactician won everything with the Reds and revealed he decided to leave as he ran out of energy after repeated success at Anfield took a lot out of him.Lescott told SunSport: “I’m sure there are conversations. Who knows? Only Pep will know what he wants to do. Most read in Football”And it’s early to say because if they were to go on and win everything then I’m sure that takes a different toll on you – mentally and physically – than it will do if you’re less successful and there’s still something left to give. “But again, as the season unfolds he spoke about addressing it when the time is right and he doesn’t feel the time is right. So we have to take it as he’s happy and he’s comfortable to stay.Joleon Lescott hints Mikel Arteta’s role for Kai Havertz ‘didn’t go to plan’ before Arsenal star’s transformation”But I don’t think he’s looking for an alternative where the grass is greener. I think he will decide based on how he feels, and he’s earned the right to do that. “So like I said, whether it’s after a hugely successful season – and he feels like he’s given all he can – then he fully deserves to take a break.”I don’t think – similar to Klopp – he’s going to be eager to rush into another job.”He spoke on how demanding this has been, so I’m sure when he looks to leave they’re definitely going to be up here at a time where he’s going to distance himself from coaching.”Joleon Lescott was speaking on behalf of BetMGM. Play the new £1million Golden Goals game this season by predicting Premier League scores at https://www.betmgm.co.uk. BeGambleAware 18+ More

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      Fans joke Garnacho has ‘lost his skill after being away from Cristiano Ronaldo too long’ after HORROR miss vs Fulham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are hoping Cristiano Ronaldo comes back to Old Trafford soon.Alejandro Garnacho, 20, has already put in a strong contender for miss of the season as he scuffed wide with the goal gaping against Fulham.Alejandro Garnacho missed an absolute sitterCredit: GettyThe wonderkid is a huge fan of Cristiano RonaldoCredit: PAAnd supporters think it is because he has been away from his idol Ronaldo, 39, for too long.Cottagers defender Calvin Bassey completely missed the ball to send Marcus Rashford through on goal.Fulham keeper Bernd Leno closed down the angle and Rashford played a poor ball to Garnacho, who still should have made it 2-0.Viewers raced to social media to have their say.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSOne said: “Garnacho been away from Ronaldo for so long he’s lost his skill ffs.”Another added: “The Bassey clearance, the Rashford pass, the Garnacho finish. Maybe the worst sequence of play this sport has ever witnessed.”A third posted: “How do you miss this? No wonder he is a bench player.”A fourth ventured: “horrible pass by rashford.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA fifth ensured Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez caught some strays by writing: “He has become Nunez.”Garnacho took his love of Ronaldo to new levels in January after being spotted wearing a pair of CR7-branded boxers during an FA Cup game.Gary Neville fires savage dig at new Man Utd transfer signing Matthijs de Ligt and Roy Keane reveals his ‘big worry’In December last year it was revealed by his Argentinian team-mate Leandro Paredes that he has been teased for his love of the superstar so much in the Argentina dressing room that it’s made him “too shy to talk.”Roma star Paderes said: “We joked about it with him. He is very shy and does not answer.”Poor guy, we drove him crazy. We also talked to him about what the group is, somehow we try to make them feel part of it and feel comfortable.”Although in this case he got very nervous and couldn’t talk. But as he said, I think he is his idol, he always followed him a lot and he plays quite similar.”So it’s normal, nothing happens. Obviously, when he comes to the national team he has to change a little bit.”Garnacho is so keen to emulate Ronaldo that he even copied the Portuguese superstar’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration.Man Utd ratings vs Fulham as new boys shine… but Mount and Amad struggleDEBUTANT Joshua Zirkzee was the hero for Manchester United in an evening where their new guns showed what they are all about.The Dutchman had to remain patient for his opportunity but he took it brilliantly once he came on the pitch.Zirkzee came on for Mason Mount on the hour mark and had been quiet up until his pivotal moment.Ten Hag will take positives from the display and it was his astute sub which led to the winner as his side got their season off to a flyer.Here is how SunSport’s Phil Thomas rated the Red Devils display…Andre Onana – 6Made an outstanding early tip over from Kenny Tete and was rarely seriously troubled beyond that.Noussair Mazraoui – 7A pretty impressive debut from the Moroccan. Looks assured on the ball, gets forward in support and can put a foot in.Matthijs de Ligt – 6Dominant and commanding in defence, but embarrassingly booked for diving at the other end. Really Harry, even you?Harry Maguire – 7Skinned by Adama Traore early. Showed all his defensive guile in how he handled him after that, and got back superbly to deny a breakaway goal.Diogo Dalot – 6Had his hands full dealing with Traore’s pace, but knocked in a couple of wicked curling crosses at the other end.Casemiro – 7Headed over then shot over, but two great passes put Fernandes clean through. Often looked United’s most likely source of a goal.Kobbie Mainoo – 8So crisp, so tidy, so rarely wastes a pass. Another near-flawless, if not exactly flair-packed, display from the youngster. Fizzed a shot just wide, too.Mason Mount – 5So desperate to do well, which earned him an early booking. Only Leno’s legs denied him the goal his effort deserved.Amad Diallo – 5Made one marvellous mazy run into the box, although the tumble to ground that followed wasn’t so impressive.Marcus Rashford – 6Still nowhere near the star of two years ago, but another step in the right direction at least. Some way to get yet, though.Bruno Fernandes – 7Fluffed two great chances, driving at keeper Leno’s legs twice when Casemiro put him through, but sprayed passes around and started the move for the winner.SubsAlejandro Garnacho (for Diallo, 60mins) – 6Put a spark in United when he came off the bench and teed up the winner.Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 60 mins) – 7The debut he dreamed of. Barely had a touch, but then fed the ball wide and stuck out his left foot to jab the winner.Matthijs de Ligt – (for Mazraoui, 81 mins) – 5Was only on for the last ten minutes and looked solid although he did not have too much to doJonny Evans (for Maguire, 81 mins) – 5Scott McTominay (for Mainoo, 84 mins) – 5 More