Van Persie shines as United win

Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck both scored twice as new Manchester United manager David Moyes made a winning start in the Premier League.

Liverpool secured their first opening-day victory at Anfield since 2001 as goalkeeper Simon Mignolet marked his debut with a dramatic late penalty save to deny Stoke a point.

Christian Benteke scored twice and Antonio Luna added a third as Aston Villa came from behind to stun Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on the opening day.