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Wigan vs. Manchester United: Score, Reaction from 2016 Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester United won their first match under manager Jose Mourinho on Saturday, beating Wigan Athletic 2-0 in a pre-season friendly.

The favourites took control of the match after half-time, as Will Keane opened the score and Andreas Pereira doubled their lead. United had flashed their talent in the first half, and overall, the team put together an excellent showing.

United's next match will be against Borussia Dortmund on Friday, July 22.

As shared by the club's official Twitter account, Mourinho gave summer signings Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan their debuts, while the starting XI was largely made up of young talent.