Manchester United had to settle for a 1-1 draw at lowly Ipswich Town in Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim's first match in charge as Marcus Rashford's early goal was cancelled out by a deflected strike from Omari Hutchinson in the Premier League on Sunday.
United, who began with a 3-4-2-1 formation, took the lead after 81 seconds through Rashford who stole in between two defenders to steer the ball home after a brilliant run down the right by Amad who then delivered the perfect cross.
United keeper Andre Onana made a brilliant one-handed save to deny Liam Delap as halftime loomed but Ipswich equalised in the 43rd minute as Hutchinson curled a shot into the top corner helped by a deflection off visiting defender Noussair Mazraoui.
After the break Ipswich striker Sam Szmodics almost scored with a back-heel that Onana saved with his feet but neither side could find a winner. The result leaves United in 12th place with 16 points, six off the top four. Ipswich are 18th with nine.
Ipswich vs Manchester United latest news
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Good night!
20:59 , Jonathan GorrieThanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s draw with Ipswich in Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge.
Find our report, ratings, reaction and analysis below!
Amorim names two Manchester United players who impressed in first game
20:57 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim was full of praise for two Manchester United players after his first game in charge of the club.
The 39-year-old took his side to Ipswich in the Premier League’s late kick-off on Sunday but left with only a point following a 1-1 draw at Portman Road.
Keane 'clashes with Ipswich fan' after Man United draw
20:13 , Jonathan GorrieRoy Keane appeared to have been involved in a heated exchange with an Ipswich supporter during Manchester United’s Premier League draw on Sunday.
The former United captain managed the Tractor Boys 2009 and 2011 and was on punditry for Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge, which ended 1-1 at Portman Road.
Marcus Rashford had given the Red Devils an early lead after turning in Amad Diallo’s cross within the opening two minutes before Omari Hutchinson’s deflected strike put the hosts back on level terms.
Amorim admits Manchester United 'concern' after players 'confused'
19:29 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim said his players were guilty of overthinking after Manchester United began life under their new manager with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich.
Marcus Rashford and Omari Hutchinson exchanged first-half goals at a cram-packed Portman Road.
United set up in a back-three — the system favoured by Amorim at his previous club, Sporting Lisbon — and were indebted to goalkeeper Andre Onana for a string of top saves, particularly in the first half.
The issues facing Ruben Amorim at Manchester United are already clear after Ipswich draw
19:03 , Jonathan GorrieManchester United began life under new manager Ruben Amorim by drawing 1-1 with Ipswich Town.
Marcus Rashford made it a dream start for United’s Portuguese head coach when he got on the end of Amad Diallo's fine cross to score the opening goal after just 81 seconds. Omari Hutchinson’s stunner before half-time pegged United back and eventually earned a point for the hosts at Portman Road.
Man Utd player ratings: Onana stars as Amad makes statement
18:37 , Jonathan GorrieManchester United drew 1-1 away to Ipswich Town in their first match under Ruben Amorim.
United took the lead after just 81 seconds when Amad Diallo ran down the right flank and squared for Marcus Rashford to score.
But Ipswich levelled before the break through a stunning Omari Hutchinson strike into the top corner via a minor deflection, and held on to claim a point at Portman Road.
Dom Smith was on hand to rate the Manchester United players’ performances…
Ruben Amorim era begins with draw as Ipswich peg Man Utd back
18:28 , Jonathan GorrieThe Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United began in frustrating fashion with a 1-1 Premier League draw at Portman Road.
Marcus Rashford had given the Red Devils an early lead by tapping in Amad Diallo’s cross within the opening two minutes but Omari Hutchinson’s deflected strike gave the Tractor Boys a deserved equaliser before the break.
FT: Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
18:27 , Jonathan GorrieThe Amorim era begins with a draw. By no means a disaster but relatively underwhelming.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
18:23 , Jonathan Gorrie90 mins: Into four minutes added time.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
18:19 , Jonathan Gorrie86 mins: Onana pulls off another big stop to deny Chaplin!
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
18:18 , Jonathan Gorrie85 mins: Mason Mount comes on to replace Garnacho. Could he kickstart his United career with a winning goal here?
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
18:11 , Jonathan Gorrie78 mins: Fernandes whips a free-kick just past the post!
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
18:07 , Jonathan Gorrie74 mins: Ipswich have retreated somewhat but, again, very little in the way of clear cut chances for United.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:59 , Jonathan Gorrie66 mins: More United changes as Hojlund and Zirkzee replace Eriksen and Rashford.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:57 , Jonathan Gorrie64 mins: Ipswich have to be growing in confidence here.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:53 , Jonathan Gorrie60 mins: It’s turned into a pretty flat game here. United having a lot of the ball but doing little with it.
Standard Sport's Dom Smith
17:50 , Jonathan GorrieFirst United performance for Shaw since February. He will be delighted to be back for United, and his presence could really be a big help for Amorim in the weeks to come.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:50 , Jonathan Gorrie56 mins: Ugarte and Shaw on for Casemiro and Evans.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:47 , Jonathan Gorrie54 mins: Brilliant tackle from Cajuste to deny Garnacho on the break!
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:45 , Jonathan Gorrie52 mins: Another big save from Onana to deny Delap!
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:39 , Jonathan Gorrie45 mins: Garnacho almost gives United another quick-fire lead but Muric saves his effort before Ipswich clear!
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:37 , Jonathan GorrieBack underway!
HT: Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:21 , Jonathan Gorrie45 mins: A dream start for Ruben Amorim when Marcus Rashford scored within two minutes but Omari Hutchinson’s deserved equaliser gives him plenty to think about.
Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd
17:17 , Jonathan Gorrie45 mins: Confirmation that VAR has returned! Great news for everyone...
Standard Sport's Dom Smith
17:17 , Jonathan GorrieSizeable deflection, but take nothing away from that strike by Hutchinson. It's been a quiet period of the match, but from it comes a super leveller for Ipswich. Mazraoui didn't get enough on the header. Amorim wipes his mouth and looks frustrate
GOAL! Ipswich 1-1 Man Utd | Omari Hutchinson '42
17:15 , Jonathan Gorrie42 mins: GOAL!
And what a strike! Hutchinson’s curling strike from range takes a slight nick off Mazraoui and spins over Onana into the top corner!
Standard Sport's Dom Smith
17:12 , Jonathan GorrieThat's one of the misses of the season. Would have put Ipswich back on level terms in a game that has fallen flat since about 15 minutes in.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
17:12 , Jonathan Gorrie39 mins: HUGE save from Onana, who stands his ground to stop Delap’s effort from close range.
He really should have scored, however.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
17:09 , Jonathan Gorrie36 mins: Well then.
It seems there is a fire alarm at Stockley Park, meaning VAR is not in use as things stand.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
17:07 , Jonathan Gorrie34 mins: The hosts are looking the much better team now. United have faded a bit.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
17:04 , Jonathan Gorrie31 mins: United fail to clear a corner and Hutchinson gets a shot away, though Garnacho is there to block it.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
17:00 , Jonathan Gorrie28 mins: Onana catches Hutchinson’s effort with ease.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:59 , Jonathan Gorrie27 mins: Delap wins a dangerous free-kick just outside the United box...
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:56 , Jonathan Gorrie23 mins: Confident claim from Onana after a Davis corner.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:54 , Jonathan Gorrie21 mins: Confident stuff from here United, albeit nothing too fancy thus far.
They look composed, which is not something you always associated with them during the Ten Hag era.
Standard Sport's Dom Smith
16:49 , Jonathan GorrieAmorim looking cool, calm and collected on the touchline. Didn't celebrate when his side scored early, and looks to be quietly pleased with what he has seen so far.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:47 , Jonathan Gorrie14 mins: United are just looking to take the sting out of the game now, with Ipswich having responded well to the goal.
Looking confident on the ball here!
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:42 , Jonathan Gorrie10 mins: Szmodics forces a decent save out of Onana after more good work from Burns.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:40 , Jonathan Gorrie08 mins: United just about clear as Burns whips a dangerous cross into the box.
Good response from the hosts.
Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd
16:38 , Jonathan Gorrie04 mins: The hosts, however, having the better of it since the goal.
Davis forces a corner out of Amad, though United clear.
Standard Sport's Dom Smith
16:36 , Jonathan GorrieWow. 1 minute and 22 seconds on the clock. What a run from Diallo, beating two men, and laying it on a plate for Rashford. That will settle any and all nerves. A fine start to life under Amorim.
GOAL! Ipswich 0-1 Man Utd | Marcus Rashford '01
16:34 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: GOAL!
Well, there was!
Marcus Rashford scores the first goal of the Ruben Amorim era, tapping in a cross from Amad after brilliant work from wing-back!
Ipswich 0-0 Man Utd
16:33 , Jonathan Gorrie01 mins: Quite the atmosphere in East Anglia this evening.
Ipswich vs Man Utd
16:32 , Jonathan GorrieKick-off! Away we go in Ruben Amorim’s first game.
Ipswich vs Man Utd
16:13 , Jonathan GorrieThe Man Utd manager speaks!
🔊 A pre-match word from the United head coach 👇#MUFC || #IPSMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 24, 2024
Ipswich vs Man Utd
16:00 , Jonathan GorrieA big boost for Manchester United as key players start to return!
The boys are back 🔴#MUFC || #IPSMUN pic.twitter.com/WKDCWoFYgO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 24, 2024
Ipswich vs Man Utd
15:45 , Jonathan GorrieAmorim arrives!
Let's go, lads 👊#MUFC || #IPSMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 24, 2024
Ipswich vs Man Utd
15:28 , Jonathan GorrieThere’s been so much talk about the 3-4-3 system this week, it’ll be fascinating to see how it works with this Man United squad.
Confirmed Manchester United lineup
15:22 , Jonathan GorrieMan Utd XI: Onana; De Ligt, Evans, Dalot; Amad, Casemiro, Eriksen, Mazraoui; Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford
Subs: Bayindir, Malacia, Shaw, Mainoo, Mount, Ugarte, Antony, Hojlund, Zirkzee
Confirmed Ipswich lineup
15:21 , Jonathan GorrieIpswich XI: Muric; Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Burgress, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste, Burns; Hutchinson, Delap; Szmodics
Subs: Walton, Clarke, Woolfenden, Townsend, Luongo, Taylor, Chaplin, Calrke, Al-Hamadi
Ipswich vs Man Utd
15:10 , Jonathan GorrieTeam news on the way!
Ruben Amorim offers encouraging new Luke Shaw update before first game
15:03 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim has delivered an encouraging new update on Luke Shaw ahead of his first game in charge of Manchester United.
A fresh era officially begins for the Red Devils on Sunday, when Erik ten Hag’s successor takes the reins for the first time against struggling Ipswich as Portman Road as the Premier League resumes following the final international break of 2024.
Ruben Amorim reveals message from Jose Mourinho after taking Manchester United job
14:45 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim has revealed the message he received from Jose Mourinho after being announced as Manchester United manager.
Amorim became the Red Devils’ first Portuguese head coach since Mourinho this month when it was announced he would be the permanent replacement for Erik ten Hag.
Ruben Amorim makes first Manchester United transfer vow in clear message over new signings
14:35 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim insists that he will choose which players to sign for Manchester United as he looks to play a decisive role in transfers.
The highly-rated Portuguese coach was appointed as Erik ten Hag’s managerial successor earlier this month and will be tasked with engineering a swift turnaround in fortunes at Old Trafford, with the club currently languishing in 13th place in the Premier League and with only one win to their name in Europe.
New identity, Andre Onana tweak, Rasmus Hojlund template: How Ruben Amorim could change Man United
14:14 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim will take charge of his first Manchester United game on Sunday against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
A new era begins at the club and there is a clear need for United to hit the ground running, with the team sitting 13th in the Premier League heading into the weekend.
Manchester United must 'set better standards' says Ruben Amorim after Marcus Rashford and Casemiro criticism
14:08 , Jonathan GorrieRuben Amorim has urged a raising in the standards set by Manchester United as he responded to the criticism of Marcus Rashford and Casemiro’s recent trips during the international break.
The Red Devils duo both headed to the United States for holidays during their respective days off last week, with Rashford seen attending an NBA game in New York and Casemiro posting pictures on social media with his family at Disney World in Florida.
Ipswich vs Man Utd: Latest Premier League odds today
14:07 , Jonathan GorrieIpswich to win: 4/1
Draw: 31/10
Man Utd to win: 8/13
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
Ipswich vs Man Utd: Head to head (h2h) history and results
14:05 , Jonathan GorrieIpswich wins: 19
Draws: 9
Man United wins: 29
Ipswich vs Man Utd: Premier League score prediction today
14:03 , Jonathan GorrieIt is of course difficult to know where United are at such an early stage of the Amorim era, especially as he’s not even had a full squad to train with.
With Ipswich starting to find a foothold in the Premier League, a draw would not be a disaster for either side.
Draw, 1-1.
Man Utd team news vs Ipswich today
14:01 , Jonathan GorrieUnited’s injury crisis is easing, with Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro all back in training along with Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount.
Shaw appears to be closing in on a return in a major boost for United.
Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof were back at the club’s Carrington base for assessment after picking up knocks over the international break, while Harry Maguire is again expected to miss out.
Ipswich team news vs Man Utd today
14:00 , Jonathan GorrieKalvin Phillips is a fitness doubt for Ipswich despite completing a one-game ban.
Ipswich will need to make a decision on Jack Taylor, Jacob Greaves, Wesley Burns and Nathan Broadhead after recent knocks. George Hirst and Chiedozie Ogbene are out.
Ipswich vs Man Utd: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
14:00 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts after Liverpool’s trip to Southampton, which kicks off at 2pm.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
13:19 , Jonathan GorrieGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of Manchester United.
The new Red Devils manager takes his side to Ipswich Town and kick-off from Portman Road is at 4.30pm GMT.
