Watch Highlights: Manchester United 3 – 2 Ipswich Town (EPL Highlights)
In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford on this evening, Manchester United edged out Ipswich Town with a 3-2 victory, despite playing the entire second half with ten men.
The match began disastrously for United, as a miscommunication between goalkeeper André Onana and defender Patrick Dorgu led to an early goal for Ipswich. Attempting a backpass, Dorgu found Onana out of position, allowing Jaden Philogene to capitalize and score into an empty net just four minutes into the game.
Undeterred, United responded swiftly. In the 22nd minute, a well-delivered free-kick from Bruno Fernandes resulted in Ipswich captain Sam Morsy heading the ball into his own net, leveling the score. Shortly after, Fernandes’s corner kick led to a scramble in the box, with Matthijs de Ligt seizing the opportunity to put United ahead 2-1.
However, the momentum shifted again when Dorgu received a red card in the 43rd minute for a reckless challenge on Omari Hutchinson, reducing United to ten men. Ipswich took advantage, and just before halftime, Philogene’s cross-turned-shot found the back of the net, making it 2-2.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, United showcased resilience. Early in the second half, a corner from Fernandes met the head of Harry Maguire, who powered it home to restore United’s lead at 3-2.
Manager Ruben Amorim’s tactical adjustments, including substituting Alejandro Garnacho for Noussair Mazraoui to reinforce the defense, were pivotal in maintaining the lead. The team’s disciplined performance ensured they secured all three points, providing a much-needed boost in their Premier League campaign.
This hard-fought victory not only halted a series of winless matches but also demonstrated United’s determination and adaptability under challenging circumstances.
