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Fernandes hat-trick powers Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich Town
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Fernandes hat-trick powers Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich Town

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • Manchester United recovered from an opening defeat to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.
  • Bruno Fernandes scored three goals, while Bryan Mbeumo also found the net for United.
  • Ipswich took an early lead through Leif Davis before United turned the match around; Chuba Akpom scored a late consolation goal.

Manchester United answered their opening setback with a commanding 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes leading the comeback through a hat-trick.

Ipswich moved ahead in the 29th minute when Leif Davis scored. United levelled before halftime after Marcelino Nunez slipped during a two-on-one move involving Matheus Cunha and Fernandes, who finished past goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen.

United took control after the break. Harry Maguire’s shot deflected off Jacob Greaves and into the goal in the 56th minute. Four minutes later, Greaves brought down Cunha, and Fernandes converted the resulting penalty to put the hosts 3-1 ahead.

Fernandes completed his hat-trick in the 68th minute after a move involving Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Bryan Mbeumo broke down inside the area. Mbeumo later added United’s fifth in the 83rd minute, lifting the ball over Scherpen after Fernandes sent him behind the defence. Akpom scored for Ipswich in stoppage time, but United secured all three points.

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