Ralf Rangnick celebrated a victory for his debut as head coach at Manchester United.
The English soccer champions won 1-0 (0-0) against Crystal Palace on Sunday and improved to sixth place in the Premier League for the time being.
The Brazilian Fred crowned a largely convincing performance by the hosts in the 77th minute with the first goal of Rangnick's tenure.
The 63-year-old coach shook his fist with joy after his team had previously missed a few good opportunities.
Right from the start, the home side at Old Trafford had more of the game and already showed signs of Rangnick's game philosophy. United put Palace under pressure early on, and at times did well with their precise passing game. The Rangnick-Elf could not keep up the high pace. Fred's fine sweep gave the new trainer the success he had hoped for. A victory in the first game had never before been achieved by a German coach in the Premier League.
Rangnick was only officially introduced to Man United on Friday.
He saw the 3-2 win against Arsenal on Thursday as a spectator in the stadium because he still lacked the necessary work permit.
United announced on Monday that Rangnick would succeed the most recently hapless Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
He should lead the team until the end of the season.
Rangnick will then work as a consultant in the club for another two years.
Rangnick, who had coached RB Leipzig, FC Schalke 04 and Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga, most recently worked as a sports director at Lokomotiv Moscow.
The Russian first division club prematurely terminated the contract with Rangnick.