Man Utd 5 Ipswich 2: Fernandes scores scintillating hat-trick as Michael Carrick’s side get off mark despite early scare

BRUNO FERNANDES bagged an incredible hat-trick to inspire Manchester United to a thumping 5-2 win over Ipswich Town on Sunday. Old Trafford was stunned midway through the first half as Abdul Fatawu skinned Luke Shaw and crossed for Leif Davis to rifle home off the crossbar. Bruno Fernandes netted a stunning hat-trick to inspire Man United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich Credit: Getty Leif Davis’ stunning first-half volley put Ipswich ahead and silenced the Old Trafford crowd Credit: AP Fernandes scored his first of the afternoon just before half time to pull United level Credit: Reuters Harry Maguire’s deflected strike then went in off Jacob Greaves Credit: Getty Fernandes fired home from the spot to make it 3-1 Credit: AFP The Portuguese playmaker then tapped home to wrap up his incredible treble Credit: PA Bryan Mbeumo redeemed himself for a shocking earlier miss by lobbing the keeper for a fifth Credit: AP But United skipper Fernandes settled the nerves after running through on goal and supplying a cool finish just before the interval. Harry Maguire’s deflected strike went in off Jacob Greaves to make it 2-1 before Fernandes scored their third from the spot. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! And it was 4-1 minutes later as Fernandes tapped home to complete his treble after Bryan Mbeumo’s blocked shot. The Red Devils wrapped up a crushing win as Fernandes turned provider and played in Mbeumo – who lobbed Ipswich keeper Kjell Scherpen. Ipswich scored a late consolation through Chuba Akpom. More to follow. Comment now