On 1 March, he came on as a substitute in the 71st minute, replacing Florent Malouda against title rivals Manchester United. Zhirkov won a penalty in the 78th minute, taken and scored by Frank Lampard, which proved to be the match-winner.
On 1 March, he stepped in as a substitute in the 71st minute, replacing Florent Malouda against title rivals Manchester United. Zhirkov scored a penalty in the 78th minute, taken and scored by Frank Lampard, which proved to be the match-winner.