Ghanaian plays in Jose Mourinho's first game as Manchester United boss

Manchester United recorded a 2-0 win over their hosts Wigan Athletic with Jose Mourinho on the touchline for Manchester United for the first time since his appointment as coach.

The two teams played a goalless draw in the first half of the game despite Manchester United holding the ball in most part of the half.

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The best chance for the opening half came in the way of Manchester United new signing Henrik Mkhitaryan who blew his chance over the bar.

Timothy Fosu-Mensah who was handed a start in the game between Manchester United and Wigan Athletics was among the seven changes Jose Mourhino made for the second half of the game.

Fosu-Mensah broke into the Manchester United first team last season under Louis van Gaal. The Netherlands born Ghanaian played some great games for his side last season and was given a chance by Mourinho as the former Real Madrid boss accesses his new players at the club.

Manchester United found the back of the net in the second half via a mistake from the backline of Wigan Athletic. An unselfish Juan Mata passed the ball Will Keane who scored Jose Mouriho’s first goal as Old Trafford boss.

Andreas Pereira scored from a stunning shot to make it 2-0 from a nice worked out free-kick by Manchester United.

At the end of Manchester United’s first pre-season game under new manager Jose Mourinho, Wigan Athletic 0-2 Manchester United.