An impressive United performance saw the Reds run out 2-0 winners thanks to a Zlatan Ibrahimovic brace - but was he MOTM?
Manchester United put in their most impressive performance to date after cruising to a 2-0 win over Southampton.
Despite conceding a handful of chances to the visitors in the first half, United kept the Saints at bay before Zlatan Ibrahmovic met Wayne Rooney's cross to power a header past Fraser Forster.
The game was all but wrapped up when Jordy Clasie brought down the resurgent Luke Shaw in the area to concede a penalty in the 51st minute.
There were no quarrels over who would take the spot kick as new boy Ibrahimovic stepped up and sent Forster the wrong way.
Paul Pogba impressed on his second debut for the Reds, but who got man of the match?
MirrorFootball's Steve Bates was at the match, here are his player ratings from the game...
Manchester United
David de Gea - 6
Not much to worry the Spaniard who will have busier nights.
Antonio Valencia - 7
Rapid raiding fright back continued his impressive start to the season.
Eric Bailly - 7
Didn't win a third successive man of the match but calm and strong again.
Daley Blind - 7
Clever Dutchman might not fit Jose's physical blue-print but was solid again.
Luke Shaw - 7
Growing in confidence every game and once more looking a star.
Marouane Fellaini - 7
Has the horrible factor Mourinho loves in his midfield destroyers.
Paul Pogba 7
Limelight whipped away by Zlatan but showed glimpses of his awesome power.
Juan Mata 7
Intelligent display from the nimble-footed Spaniard , always looking to create.
Wayne Rooney - 7
Not the biggest United star anymore but cross for first Zlatan goal was top drawer.
Anthony Martial - 7
Still feeling his way back after Euro 2016 disappointment but showed glimpses of quality.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 9
His genius is already adored by United fans, looks a man on a mission.
Subs:
Mkhitaryan for Mata 75
Herrera for Martial 81
Smalling for Rooney 88
Southampton
Fraser Forster - 6
Big keeper had no chance with either of Zlatan goals.
Cedric - 5
Portuguese full back had a busy night trying to subdue Shaw and Martial.
Virgil van Dijk - 7
Stayed strong and solid especially second half when United cut loose.
Jose Fonte - 6
Big Portuguese defender is a class act but was out-jumped by Zlatan for opening goal.
Matt Targett - 6
Lively and alert defending from the England Under 21 star.
Oriol Romeu - 4
Defensive midfielder injured early on and couldn't continue.
Steven Davis - 6
Had the job no-one wanted – marking Pogba. Out-muscled but pluckily stuck to task.
Nathan Redmond - 6
Winger's pace was a threat on the break and always a danger when Saints attacked.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 6
Danish midfielder put a shift in screening back four after Romeo injury.
Dusan Tadic - 5
Didn't see enough of the ball to create any real damage to United.
Shane Long - 5
One first half chance badly fluffed by the Saints striker.
Subs:
Clasie for Romeu 11 - 5
Night to forget after giving away the penalty early in second half.
Austin for Davis 66
Rodriguez for Long 83
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