Bruno Fernandes scored three goals and set up another as Manchester United recovered from an early setback to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford and secure their first win of the season. Manchester United appeared vulnerable in the opening stages as Ipswich created several chances before taking the lead. Julio Enciso and Daizen Maeda tested goalkeeper Senne Lammens before Abdul Fatawu beat Luke Shaw and crossed for Leif Davis, who finished confidently to put Ipswich ahead. The goal increased the pressure inside Old Trafford, with United already looking to respond after their opening-weekend defeat by Hull City. Their equaliser arrived in the 40th minute after Marcelino Nunez slipped in midfield. Matheus Cunha won possession and played in Fernandes, who fired a left-footed finish into the net. United continued to push after the interval. Bryan Mbeumo struck the crossbar from close range before the hosts took the lead in controversial circumstances. Harry Maguire’s effort appeared to strike his hand, but the ball was diverted into the Ipswich goal by defender Jacob Greaves. Under the handball laws, the goal was allowed because Greaves was the player who ultimately put the ball into his own net. PSX KSE-100 falls more than 600 points as US-Iran tensions unsettle markets Ipswich’s afternoon deteriorated further when Greaves brought down Cunha as the United forward ran through on goal. Fernandes stepped up to take the resulting penalty and made no mistake, despite having missed twice from the spot during pre-season. The United captain completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute, calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to put his side firmly in control. Fernandes then turned provider, sending a pass through to Mbeumo, who lifted the ball over the goalkeeper to make it 5-1. Ipswich managed a consolation goal in stoppage time when substitute Chuba Akpom capitalised on a defensive mistake, but United comfortably held on. The victory gave Michael Carrick his first win of the season and provided an immediate response to the disappointing opening-weekend defeat. Academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford were also in the starting line-up, with Rashford making his first start since 2024. Carrick praised Fernandes after the match but warned that United still had plenty to improve. “We’ll take a few more of them [hat-tricks],” Carrick told Sky Sports. “He showed his quality today.” “We’re not getting carried away. We weren’t overly down last week, everything wasn’t wrong. It was something we can improve on. Today, there are still things we can get better at.” Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil said his side had lost control of the game after the momentum shifted. “To beat Manchester United at Old Trafford, you need the moments to go in your favour,” he said. “A couple went against us, and then we weren’t good enough in the end for the last half-hour.” The result underlined United’s attacking threat but also highlighted concerns over their defensive resilience, with the team having conceded four goals in their first two matches against newly promoted opposition. Post navigation League Cup Chelsea beat Luton to reach third round
