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United were just too good for West Ham. The Reds dominated play right from the start and the Hammers’ resistance could only last until the 33rd minute when Wayne Rooney opened his account for the season from the spot. Goals of real class from Nani and Dimitar Berbatov followed after the break, sealing as convincing and comfortable a 3-0 win as you are ever likely to witness.

Avram Grant’s side arrived at Old Trafford bottom of the table and without a win in their first two games – defeats to Aston Villa and Bolton Wanderers, which on both occasions saw them concede three goals. Their narrow 1-0 midweek win over Oxford in the Carling Cup offered some respite, but the second round of the League Cup is a far cry from Old Trafford, and the gulf in class was clearly visible.

West Ham face a daunting trip to Old Trafford as they look to get their first points on the board.

While the Hammers have made a dismal start to the campaign, Manchester United's encouraging early form has been overshadowed by the goalscoring exploits of main title rivals Chelsea.

The Red Devils came out on top against Chelsea in the Community Shield before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Newcastle in their Premier League opener.

A RAFT of Liverpool favourites will pull on red shirts once again next Saturday to help Jamie Carragher celebrate his glittering Anfield career.

Carragher’s eagerly-awaited testimonial game against Everton takes place on September 4 and the Liverpool side that will line up against the Blues will feature several faces who shared in some of the defender’s greatest moments.

Manchester United fans are on red alert with the news that Michael Owen is set to pull on Liverpool's famous red shirt again.

The former Anfield hero is set to play 45 minutes of Jamie Carragher's testimonial on September 4, turning out against an Everton XI.