The Swede struck from 25 yards to seal the victory for United as Jose Mourinho’s side began their campaign with a comfortable victory over Eddie Howe’s men.
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In the absence of Paul Pogba, their world record signing, United eased to victory after Mata punished a disgusting mistake by Bournemouth defender Simon Francis just before half-time and Rooney added the second after the interval.
Manchester United’s No 9, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, watches on as his strike arrows into the bottom corner to give them a 3-0 lead against Bournemouth.
That goal took the wind out of Bournemouth and Man United quickly took advantage with a third just five minutes later.
Despite playing in the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mourinho is perplexed as to why the 34-year-old striker has yet to win a Ballon d’Or award.
‘I thought we played some good stuff, especially in the second half.
“I think he’s at the top of his qualities”.
He said that he has always had the feeling that he was not “loved by the general red people”.
‘Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, these are the guys that are with him on the table. “He knows what he can be for them”, he said.
There was also a touch of luck to United’s second goal, as the visitors kept probing Bournemouth’s defense after the re-start.
Mourinho spoke to MUTV after the game and praised Fellaini for his strong display in midfield for Manchester United, saying he believes that the fans will “love” him if he keeps playing this way and continues performing. The attacking players were all in the game. The team came in good condition and to win the Community Shield is always a boost. Ibrahimovic scored the Community Shield victor eight days ago and added to his tally with a long-range effort after Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney had put United ahead in their Premier League opener. “It was a good game, a good start and it was important to start with a win”.
“We didn’t need to make a statement”, he added.
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“I know him very well, what he can give and what he cannot give”, the manager said in a reference to Mata’s perceived weakness in tackling back.
