Persie, Rooney score in Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Fulham

London: Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney led Manchester United to a convincing 3-1 victory at Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.

Goals from Antonio Valencia, Van Persie and Rooney put the game beyond Fulham's reach with just over 20 minutes on the clock at Craven Cottage.

The lead allowed United coach David Moyes to make wholesale changes at halftime - replacing Rafael, Jonny Evans and Tom Cleverley with Chris Smalling, Shinji Kagawa and Marouane Fellaini.

Alexander Kacaniklic pulled a goal back for Fulham with a shot that deflected in off Rooney in the 65th minute.

But there was little prospect of a comeback in a game that will keep the pressure on Fulham manager Martin Jol, whose side was beaten by second-tier Leicester in the League Cup in midweek.