How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings
Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 5-2 on Sunday, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick to help United recover from behind. The result matters as another step in United's improving form, and it marked a notable milestone with Marcus Rashford making his first Premier League start for the club since December 2024.
BBC Sport rated Fernandes the standout performer with a maximum 10, praising a thunderous equaliser, a composed penalty and a calm third goal, while also nearly adding a spectacular fourth from the halfway line. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens (8), Harry Maguire (8) and Rashford (7) also impressed, with Rashford involved in build-up play and nearly setting up a goal for Bryan Mbeumo, who netted late on. For Ipswich, keeper Kjell Scherpen (8) and full-back Leif Davis (8), who scored, were among the higher performers despite the heavy defeat.
- Man Utd beat Ipswich 5-2, Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick
- Marcus Rashford made first league start since December 2024
- Fernandes rated 10/10; Lammens, Maguire and Davis also praised