Manchester United have defeated Ipswich Town to secure their first win of the season in another seven-goal thriller on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as United ran out 5-2 winners at Old Trafford.
It was the first time in the last five years that Manchester United have scored five goals in a Premier League game. The last time they achieved the feat was against Leeds United, where Bruno Fernandes also scored a hat-trick.
Manchester United bounced back to winning ways against Ipswich Town after a colossal 5-2 victory at Old Trafford this evening, with three of those goals scored by captain Bruno Fernandes, who was named the PFA Players’ Player of the Year during the week.
United bounced back from their disappointing opening game of the season, when they suffered a 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City last week.
Ipswich took an early lead in the 29th minute, creating a disturbing scene at Old Trafford. Unfortunately for the visitors, five minutes before the end of the first half, Bruno Fernandes grabbed United’s equaliser to send both sides into the break at 1-1.
Manchester United dominated possession, recording 60% compared to Ipswich’s 49%. They also registered 11 shots, with seven of them on target.
In the second half, Manchester United took the lead through an own goal before Bruno Fernandes converted from the spot in the 61st minute to extend United’s advantage to 3-1.
Seven minutes later, the PFA Players’ Player of the Year completed his hat-trick, scoring again to put Manchester United 4-1 ahead.
In the 82nd minute, Bryan Mbeumo extended United’s lead to 5-1 after another brilliant assist from Bruno Fernandes.
Ipswich managed to score a late goal, reducing the deficit, but United held on to secure a 5-2 victory at full time.
The victory moves Manchester United 10 places up the Premier League table following their first win of the season.
