Rooney becomes Manchester United’s all-time top scorer in Europe

Manchester United’s Juan Mata, right celebrates with teammate Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney after he scored his sides second goal of the game during the Europa League group A soccer match between Manchester United and Feyen.

Jose Mourinho expressed his satisfaction with how United took advantage of their chances in a 4-0 win against Feyenoord.

The Premier League side nearly had another seconds later as Mkhitaryan put Ibrahimovic through on goal, but the Swede fired his shot straight at Jones; had he lifted his strike slightly, he’d have been celebrating his ninth goal of the season.

Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan both had chances during what was a strong start to the second period from the home side, but strong defending from Feyenoord prevented Jones from being called into action once again.

After Carrick dispossessed Tonny Vilhena, Ibrahimovic slipped a pass through to Rooney, who in turn showed great vision to set up Mata to do the rest with a simple finish.

Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with Paul Pogba.

Now, though, came Rooney’s opener and this was delightful. Some of them may have drunk enough to win an invitation to a Rooney wedding and, long after the start, smoke from their flares hung around Old Trafford like a rolling fog. From here Rooney drove along the left, peered infield, and passed to Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic could have made it three just moments later, but the striker was denied by a good save from Jones.

Cue a particularly fierce celebration from Rooney, which may have been a release of emotion following his recent troubles.

Rooney was substituted to warm applause in the closing stages after a starring performance, with United on easy street as Feyenoord failed to trouble Romero in the second half.

Of United’s attacking outlets it was Mkhitaryan, with his purposeful runs and excellent close control, who was impressing the most and the Armenian fired into the side netting following a give-and-go with Ibrahimovic. PA Police escort Feyenoord fans in to Old Trafford before the UEFA Europa League match at Old Trafford, Manchester.

The 27-year-old was the recipient of a crafty pass from Shaw as he lurked in the area and was unlucky to see his shot blocked.

Referee Manuel Gräfe thought otherwise and surprisingly waved play on – much to Mkhitaryan’s dismay.

Lingard, a late replacement for Mata, was twice thwarted by Jones, but prevailed at the third attempt with a curling left-foot shot.

Six minutes later, the game was well and truly put to bed when Jones turned in Ibrahimovic’s cutback from the byline.

From his seat in the analyst’s chair, Gary Neville had remarked that what Mourinho badly needed was a “statement win”.