Ruben Amorim observed his Manchester United team earn a 1-1 draw against Ipswich, lifting them to 12th in the Premier League standings. Amorim’s debut as head coach saw Omari Hutchinson equalize Marcus Rashford’s early goal in a thrilling end-to-end match. Rashford’s opener came just 81 seconds in, thanks to Amad Diallo’s excellent play from right wing-back. However, Ipswich, buoyed by their recent victory over Tottenham, responded strongly and leveled the score through Hutchinson’s deflected strike just before halftime.
The second half saw no additional goals, with Andre Onana making two crucial saves to keep United in the game. Although a draw did little to bolster United’s top-four aspirations, it extended their unbeaten streak to five matches, moving them up one spot in the league. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, a lifelong United fan, experienced a memorable occasion, while Amorim relied on the 3-4-3 formation that brought him success at Sporting Lisbon. Jonny Evans anchored the defense, with Diallo in an unusual right wing-back role and Rashford playing centrally instead of Rasmus Hojlund.
Rashford’s early goal, created by Diallo’s swift play past Jens Cajuste, saw United fans celebrating, but Amorim remained composed. Ipswich soon found their rhythm, with Sammie Szmodics and Alejandro Garnacho both coming close to scoring. A brief pause for Diallo’s treatment allowed Amorim to regroup his players.
Fouls interrupted the game’s flow, but Ipswich gained momentum. Hutchinson’s free-kick was saved by Onana, and his subsequent strike was blocked by Diogo Dalot. A fire alarm at Stockley Park meant no VAR assistance, but Ipswich continued to press. Onana’s miraculous save denied Leif Davis and Liam Delap, but Hutchinson eventually equalized with a deflected shot off Noussair Mazraoui.
The second half saw Delap nearly scoring again, turning Matthijs De Ligt brilliantly before his back flick was saved by Onana. United responded with increased intensity, though Ipswich’s defense, led by Jens Cajuste and Dara O’Shea, held firm. Substitutions saw Manuel Ugarte, Luke Shaw, Rasmus Hojlund, and Joshua Zirkzee introduced, with Rashford surprisingly taken off.
Bruno Fernandes’ late free-kick missed the target, while Conor Chaplin’s shot was saved by Onana, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.
