Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich Town: What Carrick and Shaw said
Manchester United have won nine of their 10 Premier League games at Old Trafford in 2026, winning more points on home soil than any other side this calendar year. This was the first time Manchester United have scored 5+ goals in a Premier League game after going 1-0 down since July 2020 v Bournemouth (5-2).
Manchester United secured a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, with manager Michael Carrick praising the team's resilience and performance. Carrick commented on the significance of the win, stating, "Results are nice to win like that... We shouldn't be going down 1-0 at home." The match featured a strong second-half display, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick and Kobbie Mainoo earning praise for his leadership and control of the game.
Carrick also commended the connection among Bruno, Matheus, Kobbie, and Youri, noting that it helped the team bounce back from a disappointing week. On the other side, Manchester United defender Luke Shaw admitted to feeling disappointed with his first goal, but emphasized the importance of bouncing back after a tough week. Shaw highlighted the team's performance in the second half, stating, "That's us; there are lots of good things to take out of that and of course there are always things you can improve on."
The win marked Manchester United's first instance of scoring five or more goals in a Premier League game after trailing 1-0 since July 2020.
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