Man Utd 1-0 Fulham: What Ten Hag said

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, speaking to Sky Sports: "Subs are always important and it was good to see in the first game that you bring a sub on and he scores the winner.

"Everyone sees how important subs are and they have to be ready.

"Against Fulham it is always a difficult game, but we defended and pressed very well. After 10 minutes we found our spell in the game and we kept them under pressure. We created a lot of chances and we should have scored earlier. That is the only criticism of the team - kill in the box.

"Two season ago [we had] the most clean sheets in the Premier League. When we have a consistent back four we will defend properly. If you don't have a consistent back four the gaps will come.

"I know Noussair Mazraoui like this. He is a great defender, but he is very composed on the ball. He is not in full condition. When he gets 100% fitness he can do much more. He has to build his fitness."

On Joshua Zirkzee's winner: "Scoring for a striker is important and he should be where he was, but he has more qualities and he has to get the right balance . He has to be arriving in the box to get the finishes, but we also want him to link up. We have some great midfielders around him to make up combinations.

"First game, but it is good to strengthen the belief. I have seen many spaces where we have to improve but that is normal."

On Harry Maguire being replaced: "Not injured, but I had to bring him off as he had a problem.

"The win is so important, but I am so happy to have no injuries today."