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Community Shield controversy, a shock loss against Swansea, and a Jesse Lingard-inspired false dawn: As Ralf Rangnick prepares for his first game in charge of Man United, here's how their other managers post-Fergie fared on their debuts

Nothing sets the tone for a new era better than three points on home soil.

Manchester United's new interim boss Ralf Rangnick takes charge of his new side for the first time against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

The world will be watching to see how the German gets on. But how have his predecessors in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era performed on debut? Sportsmail takes a look at Messrs Moyes, Van Gaal, Mourinho and Solskjaer.

Manchester United's interim boss Ralf Rangnick takes charge of his new side on Sunday
United host Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Old Trafford for Rangnick's first encounter

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David Moyes picked up his only trophy as United boss in his first game in charge: the 2013 Community Shield

Having been handed a six-year contract as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor, David Moyes took charge of his first United game in the 2013 Community Shield against the surprise FA Cup winners from the season before, Wigan Athletic.