Fernandes 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.
TL;DR
- Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick in Manchester United's first home game.
- Ipswich Town took a 29th-minute lead through Leif Davis.
- Fernandes equalized before halftime, and United scored three goals in 12 minutes in the second half.
- An own goal and two more from Fernandes, plus a late goal from Bryan Mbeumo, sealed the victory.
- Manager Michael Carrick's confidence that a previous loss was an isolated incident was vindicated.