Omari Forson, 19, made his first Premier League start for Manchester United in their game against Fulham, following an injury to Rasmus Hojlund. Forson, a highly technical striker, was part of the front three alongside Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag cited Forson's merit for the position as the reason for his inclusion in the starting XI, emphasizing the club's trust in youth by selecting Forson over the $100M signing Antony. Forson, who joined Manchester United at age 15 from Spurs, was one of four academy graduates in the team, including Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Garnacho. Ten Hag's decision comes amid a crisis blamed on Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions, which left the team without a recognised striker after a January transfer setback. Forson had an eventful pre-season US tour, including a touchline reprimand from ten Hag.
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19-year old Omari Forson making his first Manchester United start today. https://t.co/4UhFdgHRkP
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OMARI FORSON, 19, makes first Man United start vs. Fulham. Erik ten Hag trusts in youth, picking Forson over $100M signing Antony. Winger joined Red Devils at 15. Today, he's one of four academy graduates in team alongside Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo & Alejandro Garnacho. š https://t.co/X3R77HNSsZ
OMARI FORSON, 19, makes first Man United start vs. Fulham. Erik ten Hag trusts in youth, picking Forson over $100M signing Antony. Forson joined Red Devils at 15. Today, he's one of four academy graduates in team alongside Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo & Alejandro Garnacho. š https://t.co/cVvH2qqNe2
Omari Forson, 19, handed shock first Premier League start for Man Utd clash with Fulham #MUNFUL https://t.co/fRcXJUoJjo https://t.co/fRcXJUoJjo
Big day for Omari Forson, starting his first game for #MUFC aged 19. A highly technical player predominantly off the left, signed from Spurs at U15. Had an eventful pre-season US tour, with touchline reprimand from Erik ten Hag ā¬ļø https://t.co/OT4jICfJBK
A first Man Utd start for Omari Forson š“ā« The 19-year-old attacker has been named in the starting XI to face Fulham. #BBCFootball #MUNFUL https://t.co/ITt9OpbsJb
šØš Omari Forson starts for Man United today ā first time in the starting XI for 19 year old striker. https://t.co/bSvCglmU7W
šØ Omari Forson STARTS for Manchester United against Fulham today. āļø @RobDawsonESPN https://t.co/6tAj4ydm35
Erik Ten Hag blames FFP for crisis as Man Utd boss prepares for Fulham with no recognised striker after January transfer blow | @ncustisTheSun https://t.co/Ot7od9dJbA https://t.co/Ot7od9dJbA
Omari Forson is in frame for his first #MUFC start v Fulham after injury to Rasmus Hojlund. Training has featured Forson, 19, in a front three including Marcus Rashford + Alejandro Garnacho. After @AcademyScoop Some details on Forson as a player ā¬ļø https://t.co/vfiK9KfRPL