They are celebrating too much, it was boring as hell - Berbatov criticises Bruno Fernandes-led Man United after Fulham win

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has expressed his disappointment with his old club's performance and post-match celebration following their season-opening 1-0 victory against Fulham at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils secured three points in their Premier League opener thanks to a late goal from new signing and debutant Joshua Zirkzee on Friday night. 

The summer signing came off the bench to break the deadlock, finishing off a cutback from Alejandro Garnacho to save Erik Ten Hag's side from a potentially embarrassing start to the season.

Despite dominating possession and creating several big chances, United struggled to find the net for most of the match. 

Bruno Fernandes, playing as a false nine, led the attack but failed to make a significant impact. This performance comes in the wake of Nigerian legend John Mikel Obi's recent comments questioning Fernandes' world-class status.

Berbatov, known for his no-nonsense approach both on and off the pitch, was less than impressed with what he saw. 

Speaking to SuperSport after the match, the Bulgarian icon stated, "They are celebrating a bit too much. You beat Fulham 1-0. The game was boring as hell in my opinion. Go back inside."

His comments highlight the high expectations at Old Trafford and the scrutiny the team faces, even after a victory. 

Berbatov's criticism suggests that despite the win, there's significant room for improvement in United's performance as they look to compete at the highest level this season.

As Manchester United move forward in the 2024/25 campaign, Ten Hag and his team will need to address these concerns and strive for more convincing performances to satisfy former players and their fans. 

The narrow win against Fulham may have secured three points, but the Red Devils will need to raise their game as they face tougher challenges in the weeks to come.