Manchester United Lift Community Shield As New Barclays Premier League Season Set To Begin

Manchester United this afternoon defeated Wigan Athletic 2-0 at the Wembley Stadium in London to win this season's FA Community Shield competition.

Goals from striker Robin van Persie in both halves of the game consigned Wigan to defeat as new Manchester United manager, David Moyes begins his reign with a trophy.

Proceeds from the FA Community Shield Cup goes to charity.

The FA Community Shield marks the curtain-raiser for the new English Premier League season which begins on the 17th of August.