United made slightly heavy weather of that win, missing chances in a second half they dominated
Full time
Final whistle goes
90
Goal
Ronaldo finally scores! Breakaway, no mistake this time
90
United will kick themselves if they concede - they have had numerous chances to kill Reading off. Four minutes to be added
89
Reading nearly equalise! Shorey finds James Harper, who cuts inside Vidic but fires just wide. Close
87
United have numbers in attack from that Reading corner. Ronaldo shoots at Hahnemann. Should have scored!
86
Nicky Shorey forces a corner off Wes Brown. Eventually breaks to Marek Matejovsky who loses out
85
Michael Carrick is found by Nani but he screws his shot wide. He should have made sure of the points there
84
Reading are trying to create some pressure but United look comfortable
83
Substitution
Shane Long comes on for Leroy Lita
82
Ronaldo shoots over again. He hasn't quite found his range today
80
Substitution
Reading's first change. Marek Matejovsky is on for Bobby Convey
78
Goal
United's pressure brings a goal!! Wayne Rooney expertly flicked in Tevez's pass with his back to goal
76
A rare spell of possession for the home side but Stephen Hunt wastes it
74
Corner for Reading as Lita and Kitson cause problems. Ferdinand heads clear
71
Ronaldo stands over a free-kick 30 yards out. Fiercely struck, straight at the wall
70
Substitution
Attacking change for United; Nani replaces Owen Hargreaves. Giggs moves inside to partner Carrick
68
Yellow Card
Bobby Convey is also in the book for an altercation with the United defender
68
Yellow Card
Rio Ferdinand is booked
66
Ronaldo is playing in a more advanced role and shoots wide when he should have tested Hahnemann
64
United are well on top as Reading continue to play a high line. Kitson shoots straight at Van der Sar to remind the visitors that they are a threat
63
A typical fast break from United ends with Rooney shooting inside the area. Deflected behind for a corner. Cleared again
61
Rooney shoots again and Hahnemann fumbles, cleared by Cisse for a corner before Tevez can pounce. Headed clear
60
Wayne Rooney shoots off-target from 30 yards. United are stepping up the pressure
58
Good skill from Rio Ferdinand who finds Ronaldo 10 yards out. He shoots over and should have done better
56
Indecision from Hahnemann nearly costs Reading but Wes Brown's cross beats everyone
55
United are showing more urgency and have taken charge of possession
52
United go straight up the other end and call Hahnemann into action again. The keeper bravely clears as Ronaldo threatens
51
Harper and Convey combine to find Leroy Lita who should have done better but lets the ball run away from him
49
Nearly a goal for United! Kalifa Cisse clears off the line after Hahnemann punched Giggs' corner into his own player
49
United break and force a corner as Bobby Convey loses his bearings and clears behind
47
Reading are starting the second half as they finished the first. Succession of throw-ins deep in United territory, but no chances created
Second half
Reading start the second half. No home team changes
45
Substitution
Sir Alex Ferguson has introduced Ryan Giggs at half time. Ji-Sung Park makes way
45
Reading gave as good as they got in that first half. More of the same will surely bring goals. Players are out
Half time
An entertaining first half comes to an end
45
Reading force another corner as one minute of added time is announced. Ivar Ingimarsson makes no contact with a diving header and the ball runs through the back post area
43
Slight hold-up as Kitson is helped off. He is fit to carry on
40
The pace has not let up at the Madejski as we approach half time
38
Michael Carrick makes a surprise appearance in the Reading box but hits Kalifa Cisse with his shot. Cisse has been the star of Reading's rearguard so far
36
Another corner for Reading, taken short but Nicky Shorey and Stephen Hunt can't create a shooting chance
34
Excellent spell for Reading who force a couple of corners after Kitson nearly finds Lita with a header across goal. The Red Devils are relieved to clear
32
Outrageous effort from Kitson, who lobs Van der Sar after a poor clearance by the United keeper. The ball would have reached the net but Rio Ferdinand intercepts
30
The hosts are certainly using attack as the best form of defence, stretching the United back line with fast breaks in the United style
27
United have a free kick on the edge of Reading's area, with Ronaldo used as a decoy. Owen Hargreaves takes it and brings a fine save from Hahnemann. Corner cleared by Dave Kitson
25
Reading are improving and raid the United area. Van der Sar struggles to clear from under his bar and Kalifa Cisse has his shot deflected for a corner. Cleared easily.
22
Kevin Doyle bursts into the United box but Van der Sar collects his deflected cross ahead of the lurking James Harper
20
Tevez releases an offside Rooney who finds the net; an earlier pass would have brought a goal
18
The visitors are starting to boss proceedings, enjoying two thirds of possession so far
16
Wayne Rooney nearly latches onto a long kick from Van der Sar but he can't control it. A massive gap in the home defence there.
14
Carlos Tevez forces a neat near post save from Marcus Hahnemann. Out for a corner - headed over by Nemanja Vidic. How long will this remain goalless?
12
Another opening for Ronaldo, who bursts through the middle but fires over
10
A high tempo beginning to this game. Both teams are giving it a go and United do not look as stable as usual at the back
9
Reading's first threat comes from a goalmouth scramble; Dave Kitson has a shot blocked and Lita can't turn it home
7
Ronaldo wriggles free down the right but his cross is cut out by Kalifa Cisse. The home side will need to get closer to the United star man.
5
Ronaldo breaks and shoots just wide - he scored three times in two games against Reading last term
3
Bright start by United - plenty of ball for their wide men
Kickoff
Referee Steve Bennett gets the game underway
Awaiting Kickoff
Fabio Capello is back at the Madejski Stadium. He might see some goals: this clash pits the best attack against the joint worst defence
Awaiting Kickoff
The Royals held United 0-0 on the first day of the season and also drew in the corresponding fixture last season, 1-1. They have lost their last three in the League; United have won five of their last six
Awaiting Kickoff
United team: Van der Sar, Brown, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Ronaldo, Hargreaves, Carrick, Park, Rooney, Tevez
Reading
Manchester United
United made slightly heavy weather of that win, missing chances in a second half they dominated
Full time
Final whistle goes
Goal
Ronaldo finally scores! Breakaway, no mistake this time
United will kick themselves if they concede - they have had numerous chances to kill Reading off. Four minutes to be added
Reading nearly equalise! Shorey finds James Harper, who cuts inside Vidic but fires just wide. Close
United have numbers in attack from that Reading corner. Ronaldo shoots at Hahnemann. Should have scored!
Nicky Shorey forces a corner off Wes Brown. Eventually breaks to Marek Matejovsky who loses out
Michael Carrick is found by Nani but he screws his shot wide. He should have made sure of the points there
Reading are trying to create some pressure but United look comfortable
Substitution
Shane Long comes on for Leroy Lita
Ronaldo shoots over again. He hasn't quite found his range today
Substitution
Reading's first change. Marek Matejovsky is on for Bobby Convey
Goal
United's pressure brings a goal!! Wayne Rooney expertly flicked in Tevez's pass with his back to goal
A rare spell of possession for the home side but Stephen Hunt wastes it
Corner for Reading as Lita and Kitson cause problems. Ferdinand heads clear
Ronaldo stands over a free-kick 30 yards out. Fiercely struck, straight at the wall
Substitution
Attacking change for United; Nani replaces Owen Hargreaves. Giggs moves inside to partner Carrick
Yellow Card
Bobby Convey is also in the book for an altercation with the United defender
Yellow Card
Rio Ferdinand is booked
Ronaldo is playing in a more advanced role and shoots wide when he should have tested Hahnemann
United are well on top as Reading continue to play a high line. Kitson shoots straight at Van der Sar to remind the visitors that they are a threat
A typical fast break from United ends with Rooney shooting inside the area. Deflected behind for a corner. Cleared again
Rooney shoots again and Hahnemann fumbles, cleared by Cisse for a corner before Tevez can pounce. Headed clear
Wayne Rooney shoots off-target from 30 yards. United are stepping up the pressure
Good skill from Rio Ferdinand who finds Ronaldo 10 yards out. He shoots over and should have done better
Indecision from Hahnemann nearly costs Reading but Wes Brown's cross beats everyone
United are showing more urgency and have taken charge of possession
United go straight up the other end and call Hahnemann into action again. The keeper bravely clears as Ronaldo threatens
Harper and Convey combine to find Leroy Lita who should have done better but lets the ball run away from him
Nearly a goal for United! Kalifa Cisse clears off the line after Hahnemann punched Giggs' corner into his own player
United break and force a corner as Bobby Convey loses his bearings and clears behind
Reading are starting the second half as they finished the first. Succession of throw-ins deep in United territory, but no chances created
Second half
Reading start the second half. No home team changes
Substitution
Sir Alex Ferguson has introduced Ryan Giggs at half time. Ji-Sung Park makes way
Reading gave as good as they got in that first half. More of the same will surely bring goals. Players are out
Half time
An entertaining first half comes to an end
Reading force another corner as one minute of added time is announced. Ivar Ingimarsson makes no contact with a diving header and the ball runs through the back post area
Slight hold-up as Kitson is helped off. He is fit to carry on
The pace has not let up at the Madejski as we approach half time
Michael Carrick makes a surprise appearance in the Reading box but hits Kalifa Cisse with his shot. Cisse has been the star of Reading's rearguard so far
Another corner for Reading, taken short but Nicky Shorey and Stephen Hunt can't create a shooting chance
Excellent spell for Reading who force a couple of corners after Kitson nearly finds Lita with a header across goal. The Red Devils are relieved to clear
Outrageous effort from Kitson, who lobs Van der Sar after a poor clearance by the United keeper. The ball would have reached the net but Rio Ferdinand intercepts
The hosts are certainly using attack as the best form of defence, stretching the United back line with fast breaks in the United style
United have a free kick on the edge of Reading's area, with Ronaldo used as a decoy. Owen Hargreaves takes it and brings a fine save from Hahnemann. Corner cleared by Dave Kitson
Reading are improving and raid the United area. Van der Sar struggles to clear from under his bar and Kalifa Cisse has his shot deflected for a corner. Cleared easily.
Kevin Doyle bursts into the United box but Van der Sar collects his deflected cross ahead of the lurking James Harper
Tevez releases an offside Rooney who finds the net; an earlier pass would have brought a goal
The visitors are starting to boss proceedings, enjoying two thirds of possession so far
Wayne Rooney nearly latches onto a long kick from Van der Sar but he can't control it. A massive gap in the home defence there.
Carlos Tevez forces a neat near post save from Marcus Hahnemann. Out for a corner - headed over by Nemanja Vidic. How long will this remain goalless?
Another opening for Ronaldo, who bursts through the middle but fires over
A high tempo beginning to this game. Both teams are giving it a go and United do not look as stable as usual at the back
Reading's first threat comes from a goalmouth scramble; Dave Kitson has a shot blocked and Lita can't turn it home
Ronaldo wriggles free down the right but his cross is cut out by Kalifa Cisse. The home side will need to get closer to the United star man.
Ronaldo breaks and shoots just wide - he scored three times in two games against Reading last term
Bright start by United - plenty of ball for their wide men
Kickoff
Referee Steve Bennett gets the game underway
Awaiting Kickoff
Fabio Capello is back at the Madejski Stadium. He might see some goals: this clash pits the best attack against the joint worst defence
Awaiting Kickoff
The Royals held United 0-0 on the first day of the season and also drew in the corresponding fixture last season, 1-1. They have lost their last three in the League; United have won five of their last six
Awaiting Kickoff
United team: Van der Sar, Brown, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra, Ronaldo, Hargreaves, Carrick, Park, Rooney, Tevez
Awaiting Kickoff
Reading team: Hahnemann, Murty, Shorey, Ingimarsson, Cisse, Hunt, Harper, Convey, Lita, Doyle, Kitson
Awaiting Kickoff
Wes Brown, Ji Sung Park and Owen Hargreaves come in for John O'Shea, Ryan Giggs and Anderson
Awaiting Kickoff
Steve Coppell has made a tactical change, playing three up front. Leroy Lita gets a start alongside Kevin Doyle and Dave Kitson