MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United kickstarted their Premier League campaign in sensational fashion on Sunday, overcoming an early scare to thrash Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford. Captain Bruno Fernandes led the charge with a dazzling hat-trick to hand manager Michael Carrick his first official victory since taking permanent charge.
Following an opening-weekend shock loss to Hull City, the pressure intensified when Ipswich defender Leif Davis opened the scoring in the 29th minute. However, United responded with sheer attacking dominance, firing 33 shots on goal throughout the match.
The Red Devils displayed vast improvements in fluid attack, with Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford keying transitions. Despite a late consolation goal by Ipswich substitute Chuba Akpom, Carrick praised his team’s character to bounce back after a mini-setback.
The victory lifts United’s spirits as they prepare to visit Everton in their next domestic fixture on September 6.
