David Moyes has named Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata together in his Manchester United starting line-up for the first time as the Red Devils look to maintain their Barclays Premier League momentum at Stoke.

Juan Mata has been handed his first Manchester United start for their Barclays Premier League encounter with Cardiff – and Robin van Persie returned too as David Moyes’ men looked to kick-start their season.

Fulham today confirmed the signing of Swedish striker Muamer Tankovic on a three-year deal.