Manchester United have won their first pre-season friendly, with a 2-1 triumph at Derby County on Sunday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ensured his squad had a proper run-out but still secured a positive result, with Tahith Chong and Facundo Pellistri scoring the goals, both from the right-wing berth. Chong is doing preseason with United, though has signed on-loan with Birmingham City.
Colin Kazim-Richards pulled one back on 70 minutes but the Reds were worthy winners in sweltering conditions at Pride Park, in front of a noisy band of travelling supporters.
The breakthrough arrived on 18 minutes, when Max Bird was dispossessed by Chong in a dangerous position. The winger advanced on goal and, when his attempt at a dinked finish ricocheted off keeper Kelle Roos and back off him into his path, the Netherlands Under-21 international was left with a simple tap-in. The Rams appealed in vain for handball and the goal stood.
After the break, Shola Shoretire supplied a killer through ball for Pellistri to latch onto, round the keeper and slot home in confident fashion for his maiden goal in the Reds' first team.
It was almost 3-1 when Jesse Lingard's brilliant belter from the edge of the box cannoned off the bar, while Hannibal also had penalty claims waved away, as United looked to wrap up the victory.
