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Joshua Zirkzee lost for words over instant ‘natural’ relationship with Man United teammate

Joshua Zirkzee ended his 12-game Premier League goal drought with a brace against Everton on Sunday.

Despite failing to score in the league since his debut strike against Fulham on the Premier League’s opening day, Zirkzee repaid the faith new Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, showed 𝄹in him by netting either side of the half-time break against the Toffees.

The 23-year-old’s efforts, combined with Rashford’s brace, sealed a 4-0 victory and extended Amorim’s three-game unbeaten start to life in the Old Tra𒐪fford dugout.

It wasn’t just the two goalscorers whoౠse performances were worthy of praise though.

Amad enjoyed another impressive performance in his new right wing-back role with the 22-year-old adding to his contributions �ꦅ�after setting up Zirkzee’s second.

“Just natural, I think, but same with all the other guys,” Zirkzee told the about his relationship with Amad. “Of course it tak⛎es some time to 🍸have connections in a team when you’re new.

“With Amad, it’s very easy to play but same with all the other players in the team. He always gives you an option. It just comes natural. I wish I could explain rea✅lly.”

Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images
Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images

Despite s🗹pending hundreds of millions of pounds on high-potential winge𒆙rs, nearly all have failed to produce in the position that is arguably United’s most iconic.

Zirkzee and Amad’s dynamic link-up play, especially down the right flank, looks to be reversing that trend though with Amorim recently crediting Ruud Van Nistlerooyღ fo📖r Amad’s development.

Pair set to feature against Arsenal amid Bruno Fernandes injury woes

Next up for the Red Devils is an exciting away Premier League matchup against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

The Gunners sit nine points off Arne Slot’s table-topping Liverpool and know anything less than all three points against United will all-but end their title hopes, so the pressure, for ♏both sides, to perform, is on.

Amorim has been dealt a potentially significant injury blow ไahead of Wednesday night’s encounter at the Emirates.

Midfielder and club captain Bruno Fernandes was subs🍷tituted against Everton with around 25 minutes to play. Theﷺ Portugal international was pictured with his ankle heavily strapped in ice and is now a doubt for this week’s tie against Arsenal.

Lisandro Martinez and Kobbie Mainoo will also m🌌iss the Arsenal 🃏match. The pair are💙 due to serve disciplinary s🎃uspensions.

Given their manager’s limiꦡ🧸ted options, as well as their impressive form on the pitch, both Zirkzee and Amad are likely to make consecutive league starts.