Manchester United earned a much-needed win to kick start their Premier League campaign as they swept Ipswich aside 5-2 at Old Trafford.
Following their defeat to Hull last weekend, Michael Carrick’s men needed to win but things got off to a poor start at Leif Davis fired Ipswich into the lead. Bruno Fernandes then took a difficult chance to equalise and send the hosts into the break on level terms.
The second half was one of action as United went ahead through a controversial goal after Harry Maguire’s shot was deflected in. Fernandes then converted from the penalty spot after Matheus Cunha was brought down in the box by Davis.
The United captain was then well positioned to turn home a rebounded effort from Bryan Mbeumo to complete his hat-trick before returning the favour and setting up Mbeumo to net a goal – United’s fifth – for himself. Chuba Akpom scored a consolation in added time but United took the points and got their campaign underway.
Follow the reaction from Man Utd v Ipswich in the Premier League, below:
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- 90+1' GOAL! Akpom nets consolation for visitors (MUN 5-2 IPS)
- 82' GOAL! Mbeumo finishes off Ipswich (MUN 5-1 IPS)
- 68' GOAL! Fernandes completes a hat-trick as United take control (MUN 4-1 IPS)
- 61' GOAL! Fernandes converts from the penalty spot (MUN 3-1 IPS)
- 56' GOAL! Maguire’s deflected strike sends hosts into lead (MUN 2-1 IPS)
- 40' GOAL! Bruno Fernandes equalises for hosts (MUN 1-1 IPS)
- 29' GOAL! Davis fires visitors into lead with fine finish (MUN 0-1 IPS)
Maguire quietens the noise
22:00 , Alan Smith"We started the game really well,” the defender told Sky. “The [first Ipswich] goal knocked us back a lot.
“When you lose at this club, there's a lot of noise and you feel like you're in a crisis again. We spoke about it at half-time. We proved we could've got more.
“Last week [losing away to Hull] was disappointing. We prepared all pre-season for the game against Hull. Thankfully, we managed to get the three points. It's a long season and we'll be ready for the next one."
The game in dataviz
21:40 , Alan SmithMan Utd registered 4.56 xG today vs Ipswich.
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) August 30, 2026
They've only ever recorded more than that in three other Premier League games (since 2012-13) pic.twitter.com/1udVRgxvAn
Fernandes wants balance
21:20 , Alan Smith"We have to do it in both ways, when we lose we can't get carried away with the negative things,” the Manchester United captain told BBC Sport.
“I hate losing and it is difficult to be positive when you lose games because at this club you want to be on top of everything and win games. It is very difficult for me to control the emotions."
'We're not getting carried away'
21:00 , Alan SmithMichael Carrick was understandably delighted by Bruno Fernandes’ performance - but he thinks there is more to come from his team
"He showed his quality today. Bruno did what he's good at. He's had a big week winning awards. Three goals and a fantastic performance,” Carrick told Sky.
"There were a lot of positives with and without the ball but it's the whole mentality dealing with it and trusting each other. Last week didn't go for us and we accept that. Today was a lot better.
"We're not getting carried away. We were down last week but everything wasn't wrong. We can still get better, we haven't cracked it. We'll get ready for the next one.”
Own goal assistance
20:45 , Alan Smith80 - Manchester United have benefitted from more own goals than any other side in Premier League history (80), overtaking Liverpool (79).
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 30, 2026
Helping. pic.twitter.com/Nf2J52ExUn
'Better side for 58 minutes' - O'Neil
20:30 , Alan Smith“Really unlucky to be 2-1 down, two of most unlucky goals you'll ever see but then not good enough to get back into it,” the Ipswich head coach told Sky.
“We got punished by a very good side. It could have been very different. To beat Man United at Old Trafford you need moments to go in your favour. They didn't. Proud of players, arguably the better side for 58 minutes but we need to improve that last bit.”
Carrick most pleased by mentality
20:15 , Alan SmithSome more from the United manager, this time speaking to Sky: "It was a good win. It was a really good win in the end. We played some really good football. The biggest thing today was the mentality of the boys tp overcomes setbacks. We're going to have them and it depends on how you deal with them. I was really pleased with that. It's easy to look at the result but the mentality and the stubbornness really pleased me.
"We controlled the game pretty well for the most part. A lot of our play was looking on the way to how we wanted it to look. The boys took it on really well and we were fabulous.”
Carrick 'delighted' by performance
20:00 , Alan SmithMichael Carrick took plenty of positives from Manchester United’s first win of the season - not least how they dealt with the setback of falling behind.
"Results are nice to win like that,” he told BBC. “I said after the game last week that we were disappointed and it has hurt all week. We managed it well and didn't make too much of it in the end. We shouldn't be going down 1-0 at home.
“We're going to have setbacks along the way, but it's how you deal with them. The quality comes and we have a good day because we score goals and win well.
"They had a couple of moments and we got back to it and took control. The second half was particularly good. Delighted, a lot of positives.”
Shaw 'out of words' to describe Fernandes
19:45 , Alan SmithLuke Shaw is so used to praising Bruno Fernandes that he is no longer able to fashion fresh replies when asked about the captain’s performances.
But Manchester United’s left back had plenty to say about Kobbie Mainoo, who started in midfield.
"I kind of run out of words to speak about Bruno to be honest, he is such a good player,” Shaw told BBC Radio.
“I would like to speak about Kobbie [Mainoo]. I think today he was world class, so so good, the way he controlled the game and the way he drove us forward, I know Bruno scored the hat-trick but I would put Mainoo down for man of the match. He is so young and it is such a joy to see him growing. For me he was phenomenal today. A real leader in that middle."
O'Neil takes misfortune for second goal in stride
19:30 , Alan SmithGary O’Neil refuses to moan about the second goal, describing it as “unlucky” but not a reason to moan about officiating.
“It's a complicated rule...it's tough to ref,” he tells Sky. “If his shot was more accurate would it still have been allowed? Difficult rule to ref but I'm not here to moan about refs.”
Fernandes show gives United lift off
19:20 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordNew season but a distinctly familiar script for Manchester United. They could be grateful for that, too. Even after a summer when they have spent £150m on midfielders, their finest remains the same.
It is no secret that Bruno Fernandes is by far and away their outstanding individual in the era since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. In the week he was crowned PFA Player of the Year, Fernandes began his bid to retain the award with a reminder of his extraordinary productivity.
A third United hat-trick was followed by his first assists of the season. What began as proof of his capacity to spring comebacks turned into a masterclass that inspired a rout.
The Bruno Fernandes show gives Manchester United lift off in Premier League
Bruno magic
19:10 , Alan Smith2 - Bruno Fernandes has scored his second Premier League hat-trick - both of which have come in Manchester United's first home game of a Premier League season: 2021-22 v Leeds United and 2026-27 v Ipswich Town.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 30, 2026
Magician. pic.twitter.com/nPAKny9fYm
Maguire on his handball goal
19:00 , Alan SmithSpeaking to Sky Sports, the defender said of United’s second goal: "I haven't seen it back, so I can't really comment. I know it was tight. It wasn't handball on purpose. I don’t know if it pushed my fingers. I actually dragged the shot wide and I think that's why it stood. It was on our side today, we deserved the win and that bit of luck.”
Shots aplenty
18:50 , Alan SmithManchester United had 33 shots this afternoon.
According to Opta, the last time they had more in a Premier League match was in Oct 2016 (38 vs Burnley). That was 372 games ago.
Why was United's second goal allowed?
18:35 , Jack RathbornHarry Maguire played a big part in Manchester United’s second goal against Ipswich Town in the Premier League with controversy surrounding a VAR review.
The United defender handled the ball in the build-up before gathering the ball and striking at goal.
His effort was not going on target and instead deflected off Jacob Graves to hand the hosts the lead at Old Trafford, before Bruno Fernandes struck twice more to send the Red Devils clear at 4-1.
Why was Man Utd’s goal not disallowed after Maguire’s handball before deflected shot?
An outstanding performance from Bruno Fernandes
18:30 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordAn odd match but an outstanding performance by Bruno Fernandes.
“Three goals and an assist and, after winning the PFA Player of the Year award this week, he is staking his case to retain the award.”
FULL-TIME! Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich
18:27 , Alan SmithAnd that’s it. United are on the board thanks to Fernandes’ brilliance - three goals, an assist - and an Ipswich collapse that undid all the promise of their first half performance, albeit aided by the application of a nonsense handball rule.
Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich
18:25 , Alan Smith97’ - Sesko feeds Dorgu to his left, he sizes up O’Shea and then has a shot which Scherpen parries for a corner.
Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich
18:24 , Alan Smith95’ - The rain has eased off for those wondering. We still have three minutes of garbage time to go.
Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich
18:22 , Alan Smith93’ - Mbeumo is booked for catching Enciso in the throat with his right arm. It’s clumsy rather than malicious.
GOAL! Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich (Akpom, 91)
18:20 , Alan Smith91’ - Akpom grabs a consolation. Martinez loses it cheaply under pressure from Enciso, he picks out the pass and Akpom strikes for his first Premier League goal.
Man Utd 5-1 Ipswich
18:19 , Alan Smith90’ - There will be eight added minutes. The fans being drenched appear to jeer.
Man Utd 5-1 Ipswich
18:18 , Alan Smith89’ - Minutes tick by. The TV commentary is almost entirely focused on the heavy rain.
Man Utd 5-1 Ipswich
18:15 , Alan Smith86’ - United are chasing more. Dorgu heads across goal, Scherpen makes a mess of it and Greaves clears.
GOAL! Man Utd 5-1 Ipswich (Mbeumo, 82)
18:12 , Alan SmithFernandes delivers an utterly beautiful pass over the top for Mbeumo to take down. The keeper is off his line and Mbeumo successfully lobs the ball over him. It hits the bar and lands down.
There is enough top spin on it to head over the line as Greaves makes sure by botching his clearance anyway. Luckily for him it will not be given as another own goal.
Absolutely torrential at Old Trafford
18:10 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordSuddenly, this is absolutely torrential at Old Trafford.
“Have to hope the infamously leaky roof stands up to the test.”
Man Utd 4-1 Ipswich
18:08 , Alan Smith80’ - The rain is hammering down now. Carrick is making three more changes.
Mainoo, Rashford and Cunha make way.
Dorgu, Sesko and Santos are in.
Man Utd 4-1 Ipswich
18:06 , Alan Smith77’ - United are utterly rampant now. Rashford and Cunha both have attempts blocked.
Ipswich’s collapse following the misfortune for the second goal should be of great concern to O’Neil.
Man Utd 4-1 Ipswich
18:03 , Alan Smith74’ - Two changes for both.
United swap their full backs: Mazraoui and Yoro are on for Shaw and Dalot.
Ipswich bring in Ouattara and Furlong for Lukic and Maeda.
Man Utd 4-1 Ipswich
18:00 , Alan Smith72’ - Some respite for Ipswich but Lukic’s corner is punched away confidently by Lammens.
The Bruno show?
18:00 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordA David Beckham impression from Bruno Fernandes. It is turning into quite a show from him.”
Man Utd 4-1 Ipswich
17:58 , Alan Smith69’ - Straight from the restart United win the ball in the centre circle and Fernandes tries his luck from the halfway line, spotting Scherpen off his line. It lands on the roof of the net, a whisker away from a fourth and United’s fifth.
GOAL! Man Utd 4-1 Ipswich (Fernandes, 68)
17:57 , Alan Smith68’ - Fernandes completes his hat-trick! Ipswich look shellshocked. Rashford crosses from the left but it’s not cleared properly. Mainoo’s attempt is blocked by poor Greaves, Mbeumo’s scuffed rebound is blocked too but Fernandes then makes sure by driving home.
Man Utd 3-1 Ipswich
17:56 , Alan Smith67’ - Looking back on the Greaves own goal - which was still given to Maguire inside Old Trafford - it remains utterly daft. The rule is applied correctly so the officials have done nothing wrong. In this case the problem is the rule is silly because handball should really be considered handball regardless of what happens next.
Anyway, United still look in the mood.
Man Utd 3-1 Ipswich
17:53 , Alan Smith64’ - Rashford goes close now, getting on the end of yet another smart Dalot cross. Scherpen makes a solid save.
Man Utd 3-1 Ipswich
17:51 , Alan Smith62’ - Palacios is on for his Ipswich debut, replacing Nunez.
GOAL! Man Utd 3-1 Ipswich (Fernandes, 61 pen)
17:50 , Alan Smith61’ - And Fernandes will casually convert. In two blinks of an eye United are two ahead.
PENALTY! Man Utd 2-1 Ipswich
17:49 , Alan Smith59’ - It gets worse for Greaves. We’ve not caught our breath from the own goal and United charge forward. Cunha gets in front of Greaves and the centre back commits an obvious foul and can have absolutely zero complaints.
Fernandes will take it...
GOAL STANDS! Man Utd 2-1 Ipswich (Greaves og)
17:48 , Alan Smith58’ - A farce! The goal stands because the shot was deflected in by Greaves! If it went straight in from Maguire’s shot it would have been ruled out. What a silly rule, what a silly sport football is becoming. Maguire certainly handles it, albeit accidentally, as Akpom tries to clear before firing towards goal. Ipswich are very unlucky here, hurt by a technicality.
GOAL! Man Utd 2-1 Ipswich (Maguire, 56)
17:45 , Alan SmithMaguire drills home but, hold on, there is the question of a handball and VAR will take a look. Let’s wait and see.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:44 , Alan Smith54’ - Ipswich win a corner, via Dalot, but Fatawu’s delivery cannot concern Lammens. This remains a fascinating watch.
It’s still hard to comprehend how Mbeumo failed to convert. One of those rare moments where thousands of fans will be saying “I’d have finished that” and they would have been right.
Miss of the season?
17:43 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordMbeumo may have United's miss of the season winner tied up there.
“It will be interesting to see what the xG on that shot was.”
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:41 , Alan Smith52’ - Now Mbeumo hits the bar from a yard! Dalot delivers an outswinger from the right for Rashford to brilliantly cut across goal. Mbeumo tries to use his thigh to convert when he could perhaps have stooped to head it but his effort is skied on to the bar.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:40 , Alan Smith51’ - Fernandes sets Mbeumo away but the forward dawdles in trying to pick a return pass, allowing Davis to recover and block.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:38 , Alan Smith50’ - Enciso drops deep to get on the ball. He turns Mainoo and runs diagonally into space. From there he fires wide. The Ipswich man has been a livewire through this one.
Restarted! Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:34 , Alan SmithWe’re back underway and Ipswich have made one change at the break - Chuba Akpom is on for Emersonn.
Man Utd really could do with winning this
17:33 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordManchester United may not deserve to be level but they are.
“They really could do with winning this.
“When the fixtures came out, matches against promoted clubs Hull and Ipswich looked a chance to get six points out of six.
“At the moment they are on course for one.”
HALF-TIME! Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:17 , Alan SmithIt’s been good fun for the neutral.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:16 , Alan Smith45’+1 - From improbable range Martinez drives over.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:15 , Alan Smith45’ - The corner amounts to little. There will be two added minutes.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:15 , Alan Smith45’ - Dalot charges forward and sends a low shot goalwards. It takes a small deflection and goes out for a corner.
Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich
17:13 , Alan Smith43’ - The volume is turned up at Old Trafford and United are suddenly back in the mood, zipping the ball around a bit more urgently. A good move ends with Tielemans going down in the box. It’s a bit of a flop, play continues and the home fans jeer.
GOAL! Man Utd 1-1 Ipswich (Fernandes, 40)
17:11 , Alan SmithClinical from Fernandes, a nightmare for Nunez. A long Ipswich throw with everyone up breaks down and near halfway Nunez slips when trying to put another long ball in. The pitch is wet and he is unfortunate.
But Cunha gratefully intercepts, charges forward, picks out Fernandes and, with all the time and space he could ask for, the United captain drills home.
Man Utd 0-1 Ipswich
17:07 , Alan Smith37’ - Fatawu and Mbeumo both commit to a loose ball. The former slides in and gets a deserved yellow card. Both look in pain; both will be fine to continue.
Man Utd 0-1 Ipswich
17:05 , Alan Smith35’ - Maguire barges into the back of Emersonn and concedes a free kick. United look a bit shocked since conceding.
Man Utd cannot say they weren't warned
17:03 , Mike JonesIpswich lead and, after Senne Lammens made the two best saves of the game, Manchester United cannot say they were not warned.
“That goal was made by Abdul Fatawu, fresh from consecutive relegations with Leicester, but who burst past Luke Shaw to find Leif Davis.”
Man Utd 0-1 Ipswich
17:02 , Alan Smith31’ - Now Davis goes close to a second. Fatawu delivers again and it evades everyone apart from the Ipswich full back. It should be a simpler finish but he does not meet it cleanly and that allows Lammens to turn it over his bar for a corner.
Man Utd 0-1 Ipswich
17:01 , Alan Smith30’ - It’s such a nice goal. O’Shea feeds Fatawu down the right. He nutmegs Shaw and races past him. The United left back tries to make himself a nuisance but Fatawu gets a cross off, finding Davis arriving at the back post and he finishes really, really well.
GOAL! Man Utd 0-1 Ipswich (Davis, 29)
16:59 , Alan SmithThe Tractor Boys lead and they are good value for it.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:56 , Alan Smith26’ - Fernandes bashes it off the wall.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:55 , Alan Smith25’ - Maeda trips Cunha 25 yards out, a far more threatening position for Fernandes or Rashford to have a pop.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:53 , Alan Smith23’ - Now a big save from Lammens from Maeda. The former Celtic man is set free by Davis and he then fizzes a strike across goal. Little of note comes from the subsequent corner, taken by Fatawu,
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:52 , Alan Smith22’ - Dalot, who has been good, tries to find Rashford with an outswinger from the right but O’Shea gets there first.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:50 , Alan Smith19’ - Lukic fins himself on the wrong side of Mainoo following a one-two with Cunha and then proceeds to foul the United midfielder.
Rashford and Fernandes are thinking about a shot more than 30 yards from goal. The former drills it... high and wide.
A rather unusual altercation
16:47 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordFor those wondering why the Ipswich fans are calling Cunha a word we probably best not use, it harks back to the incident when he was at Wolves and he yanked an Ipswich security guard's glasses off in a rather unusual altercation.”
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:45 , Alan Smith14’ - What a frantic spell. Emersonn, back in defence, hooks a ball forward for Enciso to chase. With only Shaw and Mbeumo back, the Ipswich man races clear from inside his own half.
And he keeps going and going until Lammens makes a good enough stop, even if the finish is sub-standard. From there United counter. Rashford tries to slide home a low cross and Fernandes’ follow up is then blocked for a corner that amounts to nought.
Breathless but it remains goalless.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:43 , Alan Smith12’ - Dalot is denied by Scherpen. It’s a fantastic save from the big Ipswich goalkeeper, getting a solid palm on to a shot that was destined for the corner.
Mbeumo had centred to Dalot just inside the box. He shifted from right to his left and drilled firmly. Scherpen does brilliantly though.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:41 , Alan Smith11’ - O’Shea is busy in the air again - trying to get on the end of a Nunez cross. But Shaw rises high to block. The United left back does well, even if he collides with team-mate Martinez.
Two shots from Cunha
16:40 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordTwo early shots from Matheus Cunha but it is notable both have come from outside the box.
“He spent too much time outside the penalty area at Hull last week for someone playing as the No 9, even if it isn't his favoured role.”
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:38 , Alan Smith7’ - Promising from United. Rashford chops in from the left and lays off to Cunha. From the edge of the area he fires over but the intent brings applause from the home fans.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:36 , Alan Smith5’ - O’Shea is down and dazed after leaping into the air and colliding with Shaw. The Ipswich captain will be fine to continue once he gets some air in.
Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:34 , Alan Smith3’ - A relatively sedate opening here. United are on the ball, Ipswich are keeping their shape tight with a back five pushed a little higher than anticipated.
Kick-off! Man Utd 0-0 Ipswich
16:31 , Alan Smith1’ - The hosts, in what can only be described as a beige away kit, get us going.
Almost time
16:30 , Alan SmithIt’s wet but there is a good noise at Old Trafford.
A small thing worth noting is how Ipswich’s players have all walked to the corner housing their fans today and applauded to thank them for travelling north.
Man Utd v Ipswich
16:25 , Mike JonesOkay then, the players come out of the iconic tunnel at Old Trafford and walk out onto the pitch ahead of the start of this match.
Manchester United really need a win and they need a confidence boosting performance.
Can Ipswich trouble them like Hull did? Let’s find out.
Kick off is up next...
Baleba presented to Old Trafford crowd
16:24 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordCarlos Baleba is being presented on the pitch at Old Trafford. United's PA announcer has described him as "one of the most talented young midfielders in the league".
“Although injury means he won't be seen on the pitch just yet.”
Rashford to shine at Old Trafford?
16:20 , Mike JonesDespite only coming on at half-time, no Manchester United player created more chances versus Hull than Marcus Rashford (4) – only Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers created more chances overall across the Premier League’s opening matchday (5).
Is Rashford the key to success against Ipswich today?
Is defeat on the cards?
16:15 , Mike JonesManchester United lost 2-0 to Hull last week.
Only in 1992-93 and 2022-23 have they lost their opening two Premier League matches in a season.
In their league history, the only time they’ve lost their first two without scoring was in 1933-34.
Michael Carrick on recalling Marcus Rashford and making changes vs Ipswich
16:12 , Jack Rathborn“Very pleased, since we met up for the final World Cup players in Dublin, he's come back in great, trained well, looking forward to today, delighted to have him in the team,” Carrick tells Sky Sports on Marcus Rashford.
“It’s a good squad, we can kind of change things, combine things, getting everyone back on the pitch, strong team to start and we'll need a strong team to finish.
“We expect a tough game, that's obvious to say, fantastic result last week, we looked at that and know what challenge faces us. We want to play well, we'll look forward to it."
Man Utd vs newly promoted teams
16:10 , Mike JonesAfter facing Hull last week and Ipswich here, Manchester United are the first team to face promoted sides in both of their opening two games of a Premier League season since Bournemouth in 2019-20 (Sheffield United, Aston Villa).
It’s the third time the Red Devils have done so in the top-flight, along with 2001-02 (Fulham, Blackburn Rovers) and 2009-10 (Birmingham City, Burnley).
They lost to Hull but can they defeat Ipswich today?
A sign of things to come?
16:04 , Mike JonesManchester United haven’t lost any of their last 400 home league games when leading at half-time.
But, the last team to beat them were Ipswich Town in May 1984.
A sign of things to come perhaps?
Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival
15:58 , Mike JonesMichael Carrick has confirmed that new £70 million signing Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury.
Following the summer arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the 22-year-old completed his move from Brighton on Tuesday to further bolster the midfield.
Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival
Signs not good for Ipswich
15:52 , Mike JonesIpswich are winless in their last seven Premier League games against Man Utd.
That’s since a 3-2 home win in September 1994.
The first game in this winless run was a 9-0 defeat at Old Trafford in March 1995.
Manchester United's home record
15:47 , Mike JonesManchester United are unbeaten in their last eight home league games against Ipswich (six wins, two draws).
They’ve won the last four by an aggregate score of 18-2.
Man Utd fans arrive at Old Trafford
15:36 , Jack Rathborn
'The most intriguing inclusion is Rashford'
15:25 , Richard Jolly at Old TraffordMichael Carrick reacts to Manchester United's deserved defeat at Hull by making four changes.
“Andrey Santos is dropped after one game with Kobbie Mainoo returning in midfield. No shock that Lisandro Martinez is in for Ayden Heaven at the back, while Diogo Dalot returns in place of Noussair Mazraoui.
“Perhaps the most intriguing selection is Marcus Rashford, starting for the first time for United since December 2024.”
Ipswich starting line-up vs Man United
15:21 , Jack RathbornIpswich XI: Scherpen, O'Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis, Núñez, Lukić, Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda, Emersonn
Ipswich subs: Walton, Furlong, Kipre, Ouattara, Palacios, McAteer, Walle Egeli, Clarke, Akpom
Your Town at Old Trafford! ✊ pic.twitter.com/mVMj2LVNvs
— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) August 30, 2026
Rashford starts for Man United vs Ipswich
15:19 , Jack RathbornMan Utd XI v Ipswich: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Tielemans, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford; Cunha
Man Utd subs: Darlow, Heaven, Mazraoui, Yoro, Dorgu, Santos, Lacey, Zirkzee, Sesko
U-N-I-T-E-D.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2026
The team for us ❤️📋
Gary O'Neil on new Ipswich signing Exequiel Palacios
15:13 , Jack Rathborn"Yeah, I'm sure you'll see him on Sunday. He's a talented boy and has obviously had some huge success over the past few years [with] club and national level. An incredible signing by the football club.
“[After] the work that went in from everybody all summer to try to attract people to the project and what we are trying to build, you can feel the belief around the place just constantly growing and constantly improving."
Ipswich predicted line-up and team news vs Man United
15:06 , Jack RathbornAzor Matusiwa and Florentino Luis are out, while Gary O’Neil made nine changes midweek in the Carabao Cup, with the Tractor Boys likely to be fresh here.
Ipswich Town predicted XI vs Man United: Scherpen; O'Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Nunez, Lukic; Clarke, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn
Man United predicted line-up and team news vs Ipswich
14:59 , Jack RathbornCarolos Baleba is still recovering from an ankle injury, with Tom Heaton, Matthijs De Ligt, Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte all still out.
Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo appear to be good contenders to earn starts after the set-back at Hull.
Man United predicted XI vs Ipswich: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Tielemans, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
The Michael Carrick question sparked by Man United’s dismal Premier League start
14:52 , Richard Jolly“They hire me to be kind and calm with the players, and then at the first sign of trouble along the way, that’s the very characteristic they point to as the problem.”
Carlo Ancelotti had only won three Champions Leagues when he argued he could be fired for the same qualities for which he was hired. Ancelotti could afford to be philosophical about it, which underlined his innate calmness, and Real Madrid, having sacked him once, rehired him and he won a further two Champions Leagues, before they sacked him again.
The words came in the Italian’s book ‘Quiet Leadership’. The title could serve as a two-word description of Michael Carrick’s approach.
The Michael Carrick question sparked by Man United’s dismal Premier League start
Man United talent joins West Brom
14:45 , Jack RathbornToby Collyer has left Man United in a permanent move to join West Bromwich Albion.
The 22-year-old returns to the Baggies after joining the club last year where he made 12 appearances.
The fee is thought to be worth £3m, though add-ons could mean the deal rises to more than £7m, while a 40% sell-on clause adds more upside to United.
Michael Carrick vows to take lessons from Man Utd loss to Hull City
14:39 , Jack RathbornOf course, we were really frustrated with the result against Hull City,” Michael Carrick says in his programme notes.
“We have taken the lessons from the game and had a strong week in training.
“There is a great spirit within our squad, with the new signings adding further strength and depth to the group as we continue to make progress towards our long-term ambitions.”
Man Utd vs Ipswich
14:31 , Jack RathbornGood afternoon and welcome to the Independent’s coverage of Man Utd vs Ipswich in the Premier League this afternoon.
Michael Carrick will be desperate for a win to kick-start their season after a stunning upset at Hull City to open up their 26/27 campaign.
Ipswich Town nicked a win over Sunderland to open their account and then swept past Leicester in the Carabao Cup midweek, with Gary O’Neil’s side confident heading to Old Trafford.
Follow all the latest build-up, team news and line-ups for the game.
