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Manchester United's Mourinho era begins with Wigan victory

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United reign began with a routine 2-0 friendly win at Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

Manchester United began life under Jose Mourinho with a 2-0 win against Wigan Athletic in a friendly at the DW Stadium on Saturday.

Mourinho was appointed at the end of May following Louis van Gaal's departure and is tasked with returning the club to the Premier League summit, as well as delivering Champions League football.

With United missing players who were involved at Euro 2016, the Portuguese fielded two new signings in Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while left back Luke Shaw made his first appearance since breaking his leg in September.