Bruno Fernandes hat-trick settles it
United 5–2 Ipswich Town on Sunday, and it was a comeback. Bruno Fernandes scored all the goals that mattered, three of them (1) (2) (8). First win of the season. After the 2–0 loss at Hull, this felt like the team finally showing up.
Neville: best signing by a mile
Gary Neville did not hold back on Sky Sports. He called Fernandes "exceptional" and the best United signing of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era "by an absolute mile" (2). Ellen White said the same thing on MOTD, calling him "unbelievable" and "on it all the time" (15).
Carrick wants a new left-back
An inside source claims Michael Carrick does not fully trust Luke Shaw off the ball and has told recruitment he wants another left-back (3). Leif Davis, now at Ipswich, is being looked at as cover, with Lewis Hall a longer-term target (5).
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Zirkzee turns down Fiorentina, Juventus in
Joshua Zirkzee is likely out the door. He has turned down Fiorentina and Juventus have now made an offer to United (4) (10). Romano says a direct line is open before the deadline on Tuesday (9) (11).
One player still angry after the big win
Despite the 5–2, one United player admitted he was angry and disappointed with his own performance (6). The source does not name him. That is the mood even after three points.
Ogunneye gone to Arsenal permanently
Habeeb Ogunneye has sealed a permanent move to Arsenal (12). The academy full-back leaves Old Trafford for good.
Everton next
You go to Goodison Park on Sunday, September 6, at 15:00. Then the Champions League opener against Sabah FK on September 10 and City at Old Trafford on September 13.
Fan reactions
Fans are combining euphoria at the 5–2 with chatter about individual performances. Plenty of praise for Bruno's hat-trick and for Youri Tielemans, who covered 11.9km and created four chances against Ipswich. Kobbie Mainoo's Instagram post, "game ain't based on sympathy," is doing the rounds as a sign of the squad's mood. See the Tielemans thread.
