Click here to see all the stats, heat maps and more in Sportsmail's Match Zone. Robin van Persie clenched his fist in delight and no little relief after responding to doubts over his Manchester United future with a thumping strike which completed a one-sided afternoon at Old Trafford. Manager Louis van Gaal kept faith with Van Persie despite considering his fellow Dutchman low on confidence after touching the ball only 13 times in the previous game at Arsenal. It proved to be an astute decision as RVP set up United’s second goal for strike partner Wayne Rooney, then turned Hull defender James Chester to score a great goal himself midway through the second half.
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Chris Smalling gave Manchester United the lead after 16 minutes against Hull City
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Wayne Rooney doubled the home side's lead at Old Trafford shortly before half time
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Robin van Persie added the third as Louis van Gaal's men ran riot against Hull
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Manchester United's @placeholder scores his side's first goal of the game against Hull City on Saturday
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Smalling looks on as the ball creeps over the line despite @placeholder's efforts to stop it from going in at Old Trafford
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It was an ‘ouch’ moment that summed up @placeholder’s painful afternoon.