Bruno Fernandes delivered a performance for the ages at Old Trafford, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester United overturned a deficit to defeat Ipswich in a remarkable comeback victory.
Fernandes the undisputed star
The Manchester United captain earned a perfect 10 rating for a display that left little doubt about his quality. Fernandes opened his account with a thunderous equaliser, then held his nerve to convert a penalty — overcoming two pre-season misses from the spot — before completing his hat-trick with a composed third. He came agonisingly close to adding an outrageous fourth, striking from near the halfway line.
Kjell Scherpen, in the Ipswich goal, was outstanding in his own right. The goalkeeper produced a superb save to deny Diogo Dalot an early opener and made a crucial touch to prevent Bryan Mbeumo from finishing at close range, earning himself an 8 rating.
A difficult day for United's defence
Luke Shaw endured a torrid afternoon against Abdul Fatawu, who skinned the England full-back close to the touchline before showing the composure to pick out a team-mate as Ipswich took the lead. Harry Maguire offered a more reliable presence at the heart of the backline, though fortune played a role in his goal via a fortunate deflection.
Kobbie Mainoo returned to the starting eleven and showed his usual composure in possession, while Youri Tielemans has yet to rediscover consistent form in a Manchester United shirt — going to ground too easily in the penalty area and offering insufficient security at the back.
Mbeumo and Rashford contribute
Bryan Mbeumo occupied his wide berth effectively, delivering crosses and short passes to trouble the Ipswich defence. He was unfortunate that Marcus Rashford's cross deflected away as he struck the bar from close range, though he did get his reward late on with a goal of his own.
Rashford himself made his first Premier League start for Manchester United since December 2024. He got on the ball regularly and ran with purpose at the visitors' defence, almost fashioning a goal for Mbeumo in the process.
Ipswich's best performers
For the visitors, Leif Davis caught the eye with a precise through ball inside Dalot to release Daizan Maeda — creating a genuine chance — and then executed his own goal with clinical precision. Sasa Lukic showed considerable game intelligence, disrupting United's rhythm even at the cost of a booking, while Julio Enciso was a constant attacking threat, holding off defenders on a length-of-field run before his effort lacked the power to trouble the goalkeeper.
Ultimately, it was a day that belonged entirely to Fernandes. His hat-trick and near-miss from distance ensured Manchester United claimed all three points in unforgettable fashion.
