MAN UTD YAICHAPA WIGAN 2 VAN PERSIE ATISHA

Early blow: Robin van Persie headed Manchester United into the lead in the sixth minute

In action: Manchester United's Atonio Valencia takes the ball away from Wigan's Jordi Gomez

Ahead: The Dutchman arrived late in the penalty area to head Patrice Evra's cross into the bottom corner

Joy: United celebrate Van Persie's early goal at Wembley

New signings: United's Wilfried Zaha, (left) competes with Wigan Athletic's James McClean

The England winger flitted in and out, rather like United as a whole in a largely mundane affair.

Elusive: United's new winger Wilfried Zaha escapes the attention of Ben Watson

Vocal: David Moyes and Owen Coyle shout out instructions to their teams

Welbeck came close to turning home a near-post chance and Van Persie threatened once more.

Advantage doubled: Van Persie net's Manchester United's second goal just before the hour mark

Challenge: Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic comes under pressure from Shaun Maloney

Race: Chris Smalling (left) competes with McClean to reach the ball

Instead of picking out a team-mate, McClean drilled the ball across goal looking for a ricochet, which did not come.

The heat is on: Manchester United and Wigan walk out onto the pitch at Wembley

From the front: Manchester United manager Moyes leads his team out at Wembley

New toy: Fourth official Michael Oliver tests out the Goal Decision System before the match

Iconic walk: Fans make their way down Wembley Way for the Community Shield