Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United – Highlights

Paul Scholes enjoyed a vintage day out at Wembley as Manchester United lifted the Community Shield for an 18th time with a 3-1 win over English champions Chelsea.

Supported by willing runners in the form of Antonio Valencia and Wayne Rooney, Scholes, now a sprightly 35, left Carlo Ancelotti’s side flabbergasted as he dictated play in the first period with his delightful range of passing.

The evergreen midfielder picked out Wayne Rooney with a 50-yard pass and the England striker played in Valencia for the opener on 41 minutes.

Valencia turned provider for Mexico striker Javier Hernandez to score the second on 14 minutes, his first competitive goal for United.

Chelsea reduced their arrears when Salomon Kalou scored from close range after Edwin van der Sar failed to hold Daniel Sturridge’s raking shot from distance on 83 minutes.

Chelsea tried desperately to restore parity, but they were picked off in stoppage time when substitute Dimitar Berbatov polished off a 20-pass move with an exquisite lob over Henrique Hilario.