Wigan 0-2 Manchester United: Van Persie Double-Seals First Trophy For Moyes

Manchester United beat Wigan 2-0 to win the Community Shield.

Van Persie opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a brilliant header into the bottom corner before sealing the victory in the second half with a deflected strike.

United was far from convincing against the FA Cup holder – now playing in the Championship – but Moyes will be relieved to have successfully won the trophy after leading his side out at Wembley for the first time.

The Scot raised a few eyebrows before kickoff as Moyes said Wayne Rooney will feature for England against Scotland on Wednesday but suggested that the striker will not play when United starts its title defense against Swansea City.

While Rooney has dominated United's preseason, the new manager knows that he can rely on Van Persie as the leader of his attack this season, with the Dutchman selected to lead the attack as winger Wilfried Zaha was handed his debut.

The first official goal of the Moyes era arrived via Van Persie after just six minutes when last season's Premier League top scorer rose high just inside the penalty area to meet Patrice Evra's cross and plant a fantastic header into the bottom corner.

United, though, lacked vibrancy in possession, failing to create clear chances in the first half.

In the 59th min., Van Persie scored his second goal of the game. The United star worked the ball on to his left foot after collecting Danny Welbeck's pass before firing towards goal from the edge of the penalty area. The ball appeared to be heading straight at Wigan goalkeeper Scott Carson before it struck the boot of James Perch and flew into the corner of the net.

Moyes's men were content to keep possession and see the game out after doubling the advantage in hot conditions under the north London sun before Nemanja Vidic lifted the trophy.