Moyes wins first trophy as United coach

Robin van Persie ensured that the David Moyes era at Manchester United began with a trophy as Wigan were beaten in the FA Community Shield at Wembley yesterday.

New United boss Moyes has spent most of his summer discussing the off-field future of Wayne Rooney, but back on the pitch it was last year's top scorer Van Persie who again proved the difference.

The Dutchman took just six minutes to open his account for the new season, steering a powerful header into the corner from Patrice Evra's clipped cross.

And while Championship side Wigan impressed for periods, Van Persie then settled the contest after the break when he fired in via a deflection.

In truth, a victory against last season's surprise FA Cup winners was the minimum required from Moyes' m