Goals from Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, a Brad Jones own goal and Jesse Lingard meant the mood around the club is now far more positive after some dire recent performances in the Premier League.
This competition may not be a priority for Jose Mourinho or many of United’s fans, but a more relaxed-looking side, with a few changes in personnel, actually put on a display of some of United’s best football this season.
Here’s our look at two positives and two slight negatives from the evening…
