Man Utd player ratings: Bruno Fernandes hit hat-trick but sloppy defending in 5-2 win

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Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 19:54
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes hit a hat-trick in a devastating second half display for Manchester United as they won 5-2 against Ipswich.
Leif Davis had opened the scoring for the visitors and there were some worrying moments for United before Fernandes levelled before half time.
After the break United took charge with Jacob Greaves' own goal from a shot by Harry Maguire giving them the lead.
Fernandes went on to get three and Bryan Mbuemo was also on target before Chuba Akpom tapped home a consolation for Ipswich.

Player ratings

Senne Lammens: Two excellent first-half saves before Ipswich scored, and he was alert to deny Davis a second goal at a point when United were wobbling. 7
Diogo Dalot: Went close with an excellent left-footed shot and defended positively, aside from one moment when Maeda beat him for pace. Better in the final third and a couple of good crosses. 7
Harry Maguire: A poor first half but recovered his poise after the break. Got lucky with the goal as would have been disallowed had his shot not deflected in. 6
Lisandro Martinez: His impact on the team was clear with his passing. Some crisp forward balls into midfield and the feet of the attackers. 7
Luke Shaw: Given a tough time by Fatawu. Committed too soon for the goal and then lacked the pace to get back to his man. Needs competition at left-back. 5
Youri Tielemans: Some good passing and dovetailed well with Mainoo, despite the lack of an obvious No. 6. Will look at home if United can control games the way they did in the second half. 7
Kobbie Mainoo: Excellent in possession, combative and tenacious without the ball. Played deeper than Tielemans and good defensively. 8
Bryan Mbeumo: Switched off to allow Davis to score and didn't learn when the left-back almost got a second. Got better as the game went on. 7
Bruno Fernandes: Quiet game until he scored in the first half and then ran the match. A third hat-trick for United. Confidence on show when he went close from halfway. 9
Marcus Rashford: A very positive performance. This was the Rashford of old, full of intent and aggression when running with the ball and tracked back diligently as well. 8
Matheus Cunha: Better as the No. 9 than last week. Won the penalty and teed up the first goal with a good pass to Fernandes. Movement was good. 7
Substitutes
Noussair Mazraoui: Fine at left-back. 6
Leny Yoro: Back at right-back. 6
Andrey Santos: Dropped for Mainoo and on late. 6
Patrick Dorgu: Little time to make an impact. 6
Benjamin Sesko: Late sub. 6
Subs not used: Darlow, Heaven, Lacey, Zirkzee

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