Bruno Fernandes scores hatrick as Man united beat Ispswich

Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick inspired Manchester United’s fightback from a goal down to thrash Ipswich 5-2 and get their Premier League season up and running on Sunday. Photo credit: AFP

Manchester United came from a goal down to defeat Ipswich Town in their English Premier League (EPL) match at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The Red Devils were playing their first home match of the season, and Michael Carrick’s side avoided embarrassment with a 5-2 win over the Tractor Boys, with captain Bruno Fernandes leading the comeback with a hat-trick.

Leif Davis and Chuba Akpom scored Ipswich’s goals in the match.

The hosts were lethargic in the opening exchanges and were bailed out by saves from goalkeeper Senne Lammens. However, Ipswich eventually took the lead in the 29th minute when Davis slotted home following good work by Issahaku Fatawu.

However, the visitors allowed Man United a route back into the match when Matheus Cunha capitalised on a defensive slip to race forward and thread the ball to Fernandes, who slammed his shot into the net at the near post.

A Jacob Greaves own goal early in the second half handed Man United the lead, and Fernandes doubled it from the penalty spot in the 61st minute before the Portuguese midfielder completed his hat-trick seven minutes later with a precise finish.

Mbeumo joined the party with a lobbed effort in the 82nd minute for his first goal of the season, but Ipswich got a consolation in added time through Akpom’s strike.

Carrick’s side claimed their first win of the season against an opponent they have not lost to in 29 years.

Earlier, Chelsea continued its winning start to the season with a 4-3 victory over a stubborn Brighton side.

Romeo Lavia, Neto, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer were all on the scoresheet for Chelsea, who handed Emiliano Martinez his debut. The Argentine goalkeeper conceded three goals but bailed out the Blues with excellent saves against the dogged Seagulls.