But it still represented a winning start to his reign as United manager as the 5,500 United supporters in attendance welcomed him by chanting his name within the opening minute. WIGAN (UNITED KINGDOM) - Jose Mourinho's first game as manager of Manchester United ended in a short trip and comfortable 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Championship side Wigan Athletic at their DW Stadium on Saturday. Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho shouts instructions to his players from the touchline during the pre-season friendly match between Wigan Athletic and Manchester United, on July 16, 2016Goals early in the second half from Will Keane and Andreas Pereira secured victory for United who parted company with former manager Louis van Gaal after winning the FA Cup on their last competitive outing two months ago. Veteran newcomer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may remain in Manchester to concentrate on his fitness. Otherwise, the game was a typical pre-season affair, with Mourinho making seven half-time substitutions, and swapping all 11 players before the end of the 90 minutes.

Source: Bangkok Post July 16, 2016 16:41 UTC