Manchester United 1-0 Birmingham

Wayne Rooney's 99th goal for Manchester United was enough to get the champions off to a winning start.

Playing in his preferred central role, Rooney tapped home from close range after his initial header had come back off the post after 34 minutes.

But United were made to work hard by a spirited Birmingham side who went close through Christian Benitez who had an angled shot well saved by Ben Foster while Michael Owen was denied by Joe Hart near the end.

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