Robin van Persie’s Manchester United debut ended in disappointment as Marouane Fellaini gave Everton a 1-0 win at Goodison Park last night.

Van Persie came off the bench for the last 22 minutes as United searched for an equaliser after Belgian midfielder Fellaini headed Everton into a second half lead.

But the Dutch forward was unable to make an immediate impact for his new club and Everton held on for a well deserved win in their opening Premier League game of the season.

United goalkeeper David de Gea made a series of superb saves to deny Steven Pienaar, Leighton Baines and Leon Osman in the first half.

David Moyes’s side also hit the woodwork through Fellaini and Osman, but Everton’s pressure finally paid off in the 57th minute.

Fellaini took full advantage of Michael Carrick’s lack of aerial power as he rose above the United midfielder to thump a close-range header past de Gea from Darron Gibson’s corner.

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