MANCHESTER UNITED WAICHAPA CARDIFF.VAN PERSIE ARUDI NA GOLI

Impish brilliance: Juan Mata lit up Old Trafford with a promising debut performance to make United fans purr

Quick off the mark: Robin van Persie took just six minutes to put the hosts a goal to the good after his return from injury

Much-maligned: Ashley Young made it 2-0 with a long-range shot

Unhappy return: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was welcomed warmly on his return to Manchester, but failed to take any points back to Wales

Dutch treat: Van Persie (right) nets the opener with this precision header

Letting fly: Young unleashes an unstoppable drive to make the points secure for David Moyes's side

Changing of the guard: Wayne Rooney replaced Van Persie in the 63rd minute

Robin van Persie goal

Ashley Young goal