Bruno Fernandes scores hat-trick as Manchester United defeats Ipswich Town 5-2
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Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Manchester United claimed their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Ipswich took an early lead through Leif Davis, but Bruno Fernandes equalized before halftime. United took control after the break, bolstered by a Jacob Greaves own goal and a penalty converted by Fernandes. The United captain secured his hat-trick in the 68th minute and later assisted a goal for Bryan Mbeumo. Chuba Akpom added a stoppage-time consolation for the visitors, but Manchester United held their lead to bounce back from last week's loss to Hull.
- •Bruno Fernandes scored three goals to lead Manchester United to a 5-2 victory.
- •Leif Davis opened the scoring for Ipswich Town in the 29th minute.
- •Jacob Greaves conceded a penalty and scored an own goal during the match.
- •Bryan Mbeumo scored in the 82nd minute to extend the United lead.
- •Chuba Akpom netted a late consolation goal for Ipswich Town.
- 5:48 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandes hat-trick helps Utd thump Ipswich, Palmer inspires Chelsea
- 5:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fernandes fires hat-trick as Manchester United fight back to thrash Ipswich
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd comeback against Ipswich
"To follow the claiming of both major footballer of the year awards by scoring a hat-trick in Manchester United’s first home game was some Bruno Fernandes act, and points to an intent to continue his stellar form of last season. Ipswich Town came to scythe Michael Carrick’s side via the pace of Julio Enciso, Issa Diop and Daizen Maeda, and when Leif Davis gave them a 29th-minute lead victory was on. Continue reading...
"Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick helped Manchester United bounce back from their Hull humiliation and a poor start against Ipswich to secure a 5-2 comeback victory on Sunday. Michael Carrick's Red Devils suffered a deserved defeat in their Premier League opener last weekend and were facing further embarrassment against promoted opposition at Old Trafford.
"Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday.It was a record 21 Premier League assists last season that powered Fernandes to a haul of individual awards as he only scored nine times.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:48 PMFernandes hat-trick helps Utd thump Ipswich, Palmer inspires Chelsea
Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick helped Manchester United bounce back from their Hull humiliation and a poor start against Ipswich to secure a 5-2 comeback victory on Sunday. Michael Carrick's Red Devils suffered a deserved defeat in their Premier League opener last weekend and were facing further embarrassment against promoted opposition at Old Trafford.
- The Guardian SportAug 30, 2026, 5:46 PMFernandes fires hat-trick as Manchester United fight back to thrash Ipswich
To follow the claiming of both major footballer of the year awards by scoring a hat-trick in Manchester United’s first home game was some Bruno Fernandes act, and points to an intent to continue his stellar form of last season. Ipswich Town came to scythe Michael Carrick’s side via the pace of Julio Enciso, Issa Diop and Daizen Maeda, and when Leif Davis gave them a 29th-minute lead victory was on. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:33 PMFernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick inspired a Manchester United fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday.It was a record 21 Premier League assists last season that powered Fernandes to a haul of individual awards as he only scored nine times.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:31 PMBruno Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd comeback against Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United produced a stirring comeback to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford and claim their first Premier League win of the season.Ipswich made the br...
- Sky Sports—Fernandes hat-trick helps Man Utd come from behind to beat Ipswich
Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich 5-2 at Old Trafford and pick up their first win of the season.
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