Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United began their Premier League campaign with an emphatic win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
England forward Rashford opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being fouled by Kurt Zouma.
New £80m signing Harry Maguire won the ball which started the sweeping move for Anthony Martial to double the lead.
Rashford made it 3-0 before new signing Daniel James scored on a bad day for new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.
Chelsea had their moments before United scored three second-half goals.
The Blues hit the woodwork twice – Tammy Abraham striking the post when the game was goalless before Emerson Palmieri rattled the bar after Rashford’s penalty.
But United took control after half-time as they clocked up their biggest home win over Chelsea since 1965.
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Match ends, Manchester United 4, Chelsea 0.
Full Time
Second Half ends, Manchester United 4, Chelsea 0.
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by David de Gea.
Attempt saved. Emerson (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Pulisic.
Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, Manchester United. Scott McTominay tries a through ball, but Anthony Martial is caught offside.
Booking
N’Golo Kanté (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by N’Golo Kanté (Chelsea).
Daniel James (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Pedro (Chelsea) with an attempt from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Emerson with a cross.
Attempt blocked. Christian Pulisic (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mason Mount.
Attempt blocked. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka with a cross.
Substitution
Substitution, Manchester United. Juan Mata replaces Jesse Lingard.
Substitution
Substitution, Manchester United. Mason Greenwood replaces Marcus Rashford.
Attempt saved. Mason Mount (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pedro.
Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Goal!
Goal! Manchester United 4, Chelsea 0. Daniel James (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Paul Pogba following a fast break.
Booking
Anthony Martial (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
Olivier Giroud (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
Attempt blocked. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Pogba.
Foul by César Azpilicueta (Chelsea).
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Emerson.
Hand ball by Olivier Giroud (Chelsea).
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Jesse Lingard (Manchester United).
Substitution
Substitution, Manchester United. Daniel James replaces Andreas Pereira.
Substitution
Substitution, Chelsea. N’Golo Kanté replaces Jorginho.
Attempt saved. Emerson (Chelsea) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedro.
Attempt missed. Kurt Zouma (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Mason Mount following a set piece situation.
Booking
Victor Lindelöf (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Paul Pogba (Manchester United).
Pedro (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Shaw (Manchester United).
Emerson (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jesse Lingard (Manchester United).
Goal!
Goal! Manchester United 3, Chelsea 0. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Paul Pogba with a through ball.
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