Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney ended his 12-game goal drought in the Premier League to help fire his side to a 3-0 win over a sorry Sunderland outfit.
The 29-year-old doubled United's lead from close range after the interval, following Memphis Depay's strike in first-half injury time.
Juan Mata completed the scoreline late on for the Red Devils as Louis van Gaal's side leapfrog Manchester City into top spot.
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Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring Manchester United's second goal in their 3-0 Premier League win over Sunderland on Saturday
Rooney (centre) doubled United's advantage seconds after half-time - bundling home from close range
The 29-year-old watches on as his strike nestles into the back of the net on 46 minutes against Sunderland
The United skipper (second left) was congratulated by his team-mates after finally opening his Premier League account this season
Rooney looks to the heavens as his 12-game goalscoring drought in the Premier League finally comes to an end
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat (left) and United counterpart Louis van Gaal share a laugh with each other before the game
United fans show their support for Van Gaal and the club prior to kick-off against Sunderland on Saturday afternoon
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole (right) gets to grips with United captain Rooney during the early exchanges of the match
Former United defender John O'Shea (left) stretches for a 50/50 challenge with United forward Memphis Depay
United forward Anthony Martial tries to avoid the challenge of Cattermole as he looks to start an attack for the hosts at Old Trafford
Juan Mata tries his luck from the edge of the penalty area as United search for the opening goal against Sunderland
Summer signing Depay (left) watches on his effort flies towards the Sunderland goal - but fails to beat Costel Pantilimon
The Red Devils were given a scare towards the end of the first half when Martial (left) collided with Cattemole
The France international was in visible distress following the innocuous collision with the Black Cats midfielder
Martial initially laid on the Old Trafford turf in a heap as he clutched his knee - causing some concern for those within Old Trafford
United players chat among themselves as Martial (bottom) receives treatment from the physio before carrying on
The deadlock was broken just before half-time when Depay (centre) bundled home from close range in first-half injury time
Depay wheels away in celebration as he gives United the lead, while Sunderland midfielder Cattermole watches on crestfallen
Depay was mobbed by his United team-mates after he breaks the deadlock for them at a crucial stage of the match
The strike was the Holland international's first in the Premier League since his summer switch from PSV Eindhoven
United defender Chris Smalling competes for an aerial challenge as United look to extend their lead against Sunderland
Sunderland right back Billy Jones (centre right) was shown a yellow card for a poor challenge on Depay
Adam Johnson (left) tries to fend off the challenge of Matteo Darmian as Sunderland try to find a way back into the match
Jeremain Lens (left) shields the ball away from Chris Smalling during their Premier League encounter at Old Trafford