Manchester United thrashes Wigan 4-0

Veteran midfielder Paul Scholes scored on his 700th appearance for Manchester United before Alexander Buttner and Nick Powell grabbed debut goals in a 4-0 victory over Wigan on Saturday, lifting them to second place in the English Premier League.

Dutch defender Buttner moves to Manchester United

Manchester United have completed the signing of Dutch defender Alexander Buttner from Vitesse Arnhem on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.