It has been some week for Manchester United teenager Alejandro Garnacho, who is "proving the joy of football" after scoring a 93rd-minute winner against Fulham - his first goal in the Premier League. The 18-year-old will not be heading to the World Cup with Argentina but can reflect on a breakthrough few days after being made to earn the trust of boss Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman warned the youngster he must keep the right "attitude" and "approach" after an outstanding half-hour cameo in the 4-2 Carabao Cup win over Aston Villa on Thursday, when he provided two assists. It came after his experience on United's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, when he was prevented from playing in matches as a disciplinary measure after twice turning up late for team meetings.
Garnacho seems to be taking his manager's advice on board and, after replacing Anthony Martial in the 72nd minute at Craven Cottage, grabbed a dramatic winner in stoppage time with practically the last kick of the match as United beat Fulham 2-1. The visitors, who had earlier taken the lead through Christian Eriksen's first goal for the club before ex-United man Dan James equalised for Fulham, were fortunate to get the three points. Not that the delighted teenager, who quickly tore his shirt off (later getting a booking for it) would mind too much about that as he headed towards his side's fans in delight.
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