he made his league debut for united against west bromwich albion on 14 august 2011, setting up the first goal for wayne rooney and forcing an own goal after a run down the left flank and cross, in a 2–1 away win. he scored his first two goals for united on 28 august in an 8–2 victory against arsenal at old trafford. both occurring after cutting inside from the left flank and bending two right foot shots into the far corner. young made his debut in the uefa champions league on 27 september 2011, scoring a headed goal in the 90th minute to help manchester united to a 3–3 draw against basel. after a long term injury, young returned on the field at stamford bridge in a 3–3 premier league draw against chelsea on 5 february 2012. on 16 february, he scored a goal for the lead in a europa league 2–0 away win against ajax at the amsterdam arena. on 4 march 2012, young scored two goals and made an assist against tottenham hotspur at white hart lane in a 3–1 premier league win. on 2 april, he scored in a 2–0 win against blackburn rovers at ewood park.