Wayne Rooney has given Manchester United a slender lead over Ipswich Town at half time at Old Trafford.

Debutant Andreas Pereira struck the first effort on target of the night but Bartoz Bialkowski in the Ipswich goal dealt with the strike.

Wayne Rooney got United's only goal of the first period as he latched on to a Daley Blind pass before firing past Bialkowski at his near post.

Ander Herrera was the next Red Devils player to test the Tractor Boys' stopper, his volley beaten away by the Pole.

Bialkowski again got a hand to a United effort as Juan Mata tested the keeper from Marouane Fellaini's knockdown.

Louis van Gaal's side continued to attack late in the first half but couldn't find a second goal before the whistle blew.