Manchester United got their Barclays Premier League title defence off to a great start on Saturday, coming away from their opening fixture, away to Swansea City, with a comfortable 4-1 victory. The game was far closer than the score-line indicated - especially in the first half - but new United boss David Moyes wont be too concerned about that. His first league game in charge was a real banana skin - Swansea had lost only nine games at home in two seasons in the Premier League before Saturday - but United were clinical in their finishing and solid defensively to claim all three points. With doubt over the future of United striker Wayne Rooney hovering, Moyes took the bold decision to start the England international on the bench against Swansea. If Moyes team selection upset Rooney, the striker certainly didnt show it. When he was introduced as a second-half substitute just after the hour mark, Rooney showed that he still has plenty to offer in a red jersey in Manchester. His overlapping run for Robin van Persies second goal of the game - Uniteds third - was entirely unselfish. It was made to draw the attention of Swansea defender Ashley Williams (which it did), allowing van Persie to create enough room for his magnificent strike into the top corner. This is not meant to diminish van Persies finish - it will be a candidate for goal of the month (if not goal of the year) in the Premier League - but van Persie would not have had the opportunity had Rooney not made the run to create space. For Uniteds fourth goal, Rooney found the pocket of space between Swanseas back four and their midfield, received the ball and turned in one motion before playing a slide-rule pass into the path of fellow England international Danny Welbeck, who coolly scored his second of the game. Again, Rooney played the role of provider rather than that of finisher - something United fans might be seeing much more of if Moyes decides to keep Rooney at Old Trafford. While a move to Chelsea might be alluring for Rooney - he would almost certainly be José Mourinhos preferred option as a central striker - he should think long and hard about what role he has to play at United, before proactively pursuing such a move. Robin van Persie is undoubtedly Manchester Uniteds number one striker. 26 goals and the Premier Leagues golden boot last season were underlined by both of his sublime finishes against Swansea; he is the best finisher in the league, bar none. Unless Moyes wants to play with two strikers - something that is becoming more and more of a rarity in the modern game - Rooney is always going to be second choice when playing with a single striker is the chosen formation. If van Persie suffers injury or an improbable lack of form, Rooney would be first choice to take up that position. If the Dutchman remains healthy and in-form though, Rooney can still have a role to play as an attacking midfielder in Moyes side. Despite being the reigning Premier League champions, United have failed to improve their squad over the close season, and their bid for Cesc Fabregas was merited. The one area they are most in need of upgrading is in the attacking midfield role. If Moyes is unable to bring in a player of Fabregas quality before the end of the transfer window, Rooney may prove to be an able deputy. He has played that role before, and did so admirably when he came on as a substitute just after the hour mark. (In fact, many will argue that this was always going to be Rooneys role once van Persie was brought in before the start of last season.) Rooney has the ability to get in between players, to find space between the lines, and as his through ball for Welbecks second goal showed, the passing range to be a creative threat. If he is going to play in Moyes team, Rooney will have to accept that his role is changing. He still offers a legitimate goal scoring threat (what defender wants to see an in-form Rooney getting the ball, turning, and running at him?) but as an attacking midfielder, he will have to play a more creative role than he is accustomed. Defensively, Rooney might prove to be a liability in that role, though. As more and more teams adapt their formations to accommodate a single striker, the midfield trio that is commonly preferred must be defensively responsible. They must be able to track back when required and interchange positions when needed. As the player most often furthest forward, the attacking midfielder must be tactically astute; able to cut off the first pass from defence into midfield, and to deny the opponents deep-lying midfielders time and space in which to play. Against the best teams in the Premier League - and in particular the best teams in the Champions League - this is where Rooney will be found out. How David Moyes handles the Rooney situation will be an interesting storyline to follow this season. Unless the arrival of a world-class attacking midfielder is imminent, I think it would be in Moyes best interest to keep hold of Rooney. The fact that Moyes preferred a 39-year old Ryan Giggs in that role over his other options on Saturday means that he doesnt have much choice. But convincing Rooney that he has a different role to play if he is to stay at United will be a real test of Moyes man-management ability. Jared Walsh Angels Jersey . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. Patrick Sandoval Angels Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.cheapangels.com/1963j-joe-garagiola-jersey-angels.html . 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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton says he needs to get rid of the football quicker -- and get it to his big wide receiver a little more, too.The Panthers All-Pro quarterback took eight sacks on Sunday from the Minnesota Vikings, including one for a safety that led to Carolinas first home loss since Nov. 16. 2014.A byproduct of the Vikings constant pressure on Newton was he only threw one pass to his favorite wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin -- that resulting in an incompletion in the final minutes.That cant happen, Newton said Wednesday. If Im speaking for it, that wont happen again. Hes too good of a player.Benjamin had 13 catches for 199 yards and three touchdowns in his first two games back from a torn ACL this season, making being shutout against the Vikings all the more head-scratching.When asked if Newton can live up to his words, coach Ron Rivera said, Thats up to him. He is the quarterback. ... But believe me, if theres one thing that weve learned, if Cam says hes going to do something hes most certainly going to try.Benjamin was unavailable for comment during the interview session that was open to the media on Wednesday.However, when asked about his lack of production after Sundays game Benjamin pointed to the eight times Newton was sacked.Newton took accountability for some of those sacks saying he has to do a better job of pressure recognition.Just getting the ball out of my hand, said Newton, who finished the game 21 of 35 for 262 yards with three interceptions and no touchdown passes.Back in training camp Newton talked about team owner Jerry Richardson advising him to making the layups.You hear it often -- you can throw the comebacks and digs, but what about the check downs and the slants and getting back to the small nuances of the game that make big differences? Newton said in July.And offensive coordinator Mike Shula said he wanted to see Newton improve his completion percentage to about 65 perrcent after completing just 59.dddddddddddd8 percent last year. Instead, Newton has gone the other direction, completing only 58.3 percent this year.Of course it doesnt help that the Panthers have faced two of the toughest defenses in the league in the Broncos and Vikings.This Sunday potentially offers a chance for Newton and Panthers to turn things around against an Atlanta defense that is allowing 313 yards passing per game and has surrendered 10 touchdown passes in three games.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the team has to do a better job all around offensively, saying there is plenty of blame to go around for giving up eight sacks and yielding 12 hits on Newton.Panthers left tackle Michael Oher acknowledged he used poor technique on a sack the resulted in a safety. All five starting offensive linemen gave up a sack or quarterback hit. Running back Fozzy Whittaker missed a block on a blitz. And the receivers failed to gain separation from the Vikings defensive backs and linebackers resulting in Newton holding the ball too long.On one occasion Newton seemed to get frustrated not wanting to take another sack and threw an ill-advised pass that was picked off by a Vikings defensive lineman.Its frustrating, Newton said of being 1-2 on the season. But as one coach mentioned it is like controlling the ripple effect, like throwing a rock in a pond. Make sure that first ripple is you and take care of you first and that will affect others.A win Sunday would pull the Panthers into a first-place tie with the Falcons (2-1) in the NFC South and give them the early head-to-head tiebreaker.We are optimistic about moving forward and the challenge from Atlanta, Newton said. This is a divisional opponent so it counts for two wins.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '