MAN U YAENDELEZA UBABE KWENYE LIGI YA UEFA CHAMPION KWA KUMTUNDIKA SHAKHTAR DONETSK GOLI MOJA BILA NA KUENDELEA KUBAKI KILELENI KWENYE KUNDI LAO

Strike: Jones fires home in the 67th minute to put Manchester United one up at Old Trafford

One up: Jones' goal was enough to seal top spot in Group A for Manchester United

Match zone graphic of Phil Jones' goal in the 67th minute

Through on goal: Ashley Young looks to chip the ball into the net

So close: Young looks to the ground after putting his chip over the bar

Under pressure: Manchester United manager David Moyes shouts instructions at his team

First to the ball: Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea (right) clears from Shakhtar Donetsk's Alex Teixeira

Arm out: Shakhtar's Taison (left) holds off the challenge of Rafael

Desperation: Shakhtar's Douglas Costa (left) dives in to deny Ryan Giggs

On the bench: Robin van Persie did not make the starting 11 but came on in the 63rd minute

Tribute: Manchester United and Shakhtar Donetsk stand behind a banner remembering Nelson Mandela

Phil Jones' second-half winner brought David Moyes some blessed relief and ensured Manchester United's tortuous week ended with the knowledge they will be guaranteed a seeding for the Champions League knockout round draw.

After 280 minutes without a goal, United finally found the net when Jones delivered a powerful finish to Robin van Persie's corner.

It was enough to see off a dangerous Shakhtar Donetsk outfit, who had more shots than their hosts, on and off target, but failed to condemn Moyes to a third straight home defeat.

Jubilation: Manchester United defender Phil Jones (right) celebrates his winner against Shakhtar Donetsk

A scrappy, stuttering and, at times, unconvincing performance will not be enough to silence United's critics - in his half-time analysis on ITV former skipper Roy Keane declared Ashley Young to be not good enough to play for his former club.

However, in what has become a miserable debut campaign on the domestic front, Moyes at least has a European tie to look forward to next spring, with many of the tournament heavyweights being avoided when the last 16 draw is made next Monday courtesy of them finishing top of Group A, unbeaten.

And a reminder that Jones' only other European goal came against Basle two years ago in a game that saw United exit the competition at the group stage should at least check those who have conveniently forgotten life under Sir Alex Ferguson was not always straightforward.

More to follow.