Wigan Athletic 0:5 Manchester United

United Man of the Match:
Once again this has to go to Wayne Rooney. The man who got the whole rout started with his 100th goal for Manchester United. Rooney then picked up the third and was subbed off before he could finish off his hattrick. Rooney has shown once again why he is the most important player on this team, and why the team's offense production this season will depend on the form of Rooney. Rooney was incredible against Wigan in the second half in a performance that won't soon be forgotten.

Match Notes:
- After a tough loss midweek against Burnley, United responded like champions. A frustrating first half against Wigan only pushed them on and as soon as they broke through the goals started to flow.

- Darren Fletcher deserves credit for a very good second half performance as well. After a rather indifferent first half with a few misplaced balls Fletcher was all over Wigan in the second half breaking up attacks, starting up United counters and dominating the midfield.

- After looking good in preseason and some solid performances against Chelsea and Birmingham Berbatov popped in his first of the season with a very well taken goal. His first touch on the ball to lift it over Kirkland was perfect and very Berbatov-esque. Hopefully we'll see more of those as the season continues.

- Foster had his best game by far keeping United in the match during the first half when the score was tied nil-nil. He made a few quality saves and there were much less nervy moments when he had the ball at his feet.

- Vidic made his return and showed us all why he was United's player of the season last year: absolute dominance at the back.

- Antonio Valencia has really changed the approach of United, there is much more activity down the wing, and his pace and crosses are creating lots of chances. His ball into the box was finished by Rooney for the first goal and I'm sure it will be the first of many Antonio Valencia crosses that find the back of the net.

- Just to finish off I have a very telling stat. Carlos Tevez goals - 0. Michael Owen goals - 1. Welcome to Manchester Michael!

Final Thoughts:
A brilliant second half performance reminiscent of the five goal comeback against Spurs last season. Hopefully this will quell some of "where will the goals come from" critics. With Arsenal, Spurs and City as United's next three opponents this is the perfect time to hit top form.