Post-match reaction from Sir Alex

After a subdued performance against the Kansas Wizards, Manchester united were always going to lift their performance levels and ran riot against the MLS All Stars.

A brace from Kiko Macheda gave united an early lead, which was followed by a wonderful free-kick from Darron Gibson, a skilful goal by Tom Cleverley and a delicate chip by new signing Javier Hernandez.

Sir Alex Ferguson was visibly pleased and believes the pace of Chicharito, who was the fastest player at the World Cup, would be handful for Premiership defenders.

“The one thing defenders worry about is players with speed, who get into the space behind them,” he said of Hernandez.

“When you see his goal it is an indication of that speed. The timing of his run, coming towards the ball spinning, he is going to be a threat to defenders, no question.”

Macheda made the breakthrough after being mistakenly set up by All-Stars defender Kevin Alston and he took full advantage.

Ferguson said: “We always think about Macheda that going through on the goalkeeper he is probably the best we have.

“He is outstanding in those positions. You always feel very confident. When he went through I expected him to score. It was a well-taken goal.”

Gibson’s goal came from a free-kick after a challenge on Hernandez and he found the net with a superb effort over the wall and into the corner.

Cleverley’s strike was equally impressive – a cheeky flick over Wilman Conde and a cool finish that had Ferguson applauding.

“The confidence to do what he did, then the composure, it was an outstanding goal,” said the United boss.

United showed no ill-effects following the surprise defeat by Kansas City Wizards on Sunday and Ferguson added: “The thing I was looking for was our possession of the ball. We were much better at that.

“Through that we had a good tempo to our game, good rhythm to our play. It was a really good performance by us. We got a good start to the match and the team were confident for this challenge.”

The only downside was an ankle injury sustained by Gabriel Obertan, which is expected to rule the French winger out for two weeks.