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Manchester United's Wayne Rooney takes down Stewart Downing of West Ham and receives a red card

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, centre, is shown a red card by referee Lee Mason

Wayne Rooney received a straight red after a foul on Stewart Downing of West Ham

United captain Wayne Rooney walks off the pitch after receiving a red card for a foul on Stewart Downing

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney opens the scoring in the fifth minute

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, right, celebrates after scoring against West Ham United

But this time United succeeded in scoring more than the opposition, with Rooney and Van Persie producing two quite brilliant finishes to give United the cushion they were certainly thankful of having once their captain had disappeared in disgrace.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, centre left, scores second goal against West Ham

Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates after scoring against West Ham

West Ham striker Diafra Sakho (centre) pulls a goal back with a close-range header

West Ham's Kevin Nolan had the ball in the net but the effort was ruled out for offside

Defender Luke Shaw made his first start for United since his £30m summer move from Southampton

United Manager Louis van Gaal gives a thumbs up to the fans after a much-needed victory at Old Trafford

Paddy McNair impressed on his United debut and actually looked more assured than Marcos Rojo

Argentine midfielder Angel Di Maria was again at the heart of United's attacking prowess

Defender Tom Thorpe also made his debut against West Ham on Saturday

United's assistant manager Ryan Giggs (left) talks to referee Lee Mason after the final whistle
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