Ryan Giggs made a winning start to his spell in
temporary charge of Manchester United, with
struggling Norwich City seen off 4-0 at Old
Trafford.
A brace apiece from Wayne Rooney and Juan
Mata earned the reigning Premier League
champions all three points and ensured that a
new era at the Theatre of Dreams got off to the
best possible start.
United were far from their best in the opening
exchanges, but at the end of a hectic week the
final result was all that mattered.
Rooney ensured that would be favourable as he
stroked home his first from the penalty spot
after Danny Welbeck had been bundled over in
the box by Steven Whittaker.
The opener arrived four minutes before half-
time, and three minutes after the interval
Rooney had doubled United's lead as he slipped
on the edge of the area but saw a skidding drive
nestle in the bottom corner.
Damage limitation quickly became the name of
the game for Norwich, but they were breached
on two further occasions in the space of 10
minutes just past the hour mark.
Mata, within three minutes of being introduced,
turned home a Phil Jones cross from close range
to end the game as a contest, and it was to be
the Spaniard who added a fourth as he glanced
in a volleyed centre from Antonio Valencia.
