Manchester United beat West Brom in front of their home fans by 2-1, in their opening game of the Barclays Premier League.
United scored first in the 13th minute through Rooney. West Brom equalized in the 37th minute through new signing, Long.
West Brom's Steven Reid's 80th-minute own goal gave United its second goal, and spared David de Gea's blushes and allowed Manchester United to start their Barclays Premier League title defence in winning fashion.