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ROBIN VAN PERSIE'S classy leveller put United on the way to their first points of the season. Damien Duff had stunned the hosts United when he found space in the area from Bryan Ruiz's square free-kick to slot the visitors ahead on three minutes. But seven minutes later Van Persie showed why, even aged 29, he is worth �24million. The Dutchman created room for a controlled volley into the top corner from Patrice Evra's cross. That sparked a sustained chorus of his name from the Old Trafford fans. Fellow newcomer Kagawa finally put United in front, bundling in after Mark Schwarzer spilled Tom Cleverley's 20-yarder.Rafael nodded home Antonio Valencia's cross just prior to the break. But, although United seemed set for a procession, they faced a few nervous moments after Nemanja Vidic's own goal gave Fulham hope on 64 minutes. Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4504366/Man-Utd-3-Fulham-2-Match-report-and-pictures.html#ixzz24a2J6E3n