Premier League: Swansea City v Manchester United – in pictures

It's not just the media who are interested in David Moyes in his first Premier League game in charge of United, the autograph hunters are in the stadium early Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

It's not just the autograph hunters who have arrived at the stadium, torrential rain is paying a visit too Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Wayne Rooney starts on the bench, which he doesn't look too happy about Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Swansea are largely in control of the opening stages of the match, here Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic have their hands full blocking Michu Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Things change dramatically in the 34th minute when Robin van Persie chests down a long ball and whips a majestic volley into the top right corner Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Just two minutes later, United's lead is doubled when Danny Welbeck taps in Antonio Valencia's slide rule pass across the face of the goal. Swansea are shellshocked Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

As if that isn't bad enough for the home side, it's still bucketing it down Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

The Manchester United manager David Moyes and his assistants (L-R Chris Woods, Steve Round and Phil Neville) look deep in thought as they study the game. Though you wouldn't think it looking at them they must be quite pleased with how the match is going
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Chico Flores and Welbeck go up for a header Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Michu is frustrated after he was foiled by David De Gea on a number of occasions Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

A thoughtful David Moyes again. Wonder if he's already synchronised that watch to Fergie time? Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Van Persie sprays out a pass as United take control of the match Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Just past the hour mark David Moyes brings on Wayne Rooney as a substitute Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

In the 73rd minute Van Persie is on the end of something simple yet ultimately spectacular. He runs at the Swansea backline, the defenders retreating to the edge of the box. It's all the invitation he needs and he wellies a snapshot into the top left corner from 20 yards. Swansea keeper Michael Vorm was after it, but had no chance of reaching it Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

David Moyes seems pretty happy with the finish too Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Wayne Rooney's face contorts as he wins a header in front of Flores Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

With just four minutes left, David Moyes brings off this striker and thanks Van Persie for his performance. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

However that's not the end of the action as United add a fourth during injury time. Rooney sets up Welbeck with a lovely slide-rule pass down the inside right channel. Vorm is out quickly to close, but the striker dinks a delicate ball high over the keeper and into the left-hand corner. A brilliant finish and a superb result for David Moyes, who is off to a flyer. Final score: Swansea City 1-4 Manchester United Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer