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Ruben Amorim’s first game as Manchester United manager ended in a 1-1 draw away to Ipswich Town.
United made a dream start, scoring just 81 seconds in.
A move crafted in Ruben Amorim’s mind came to life on the pitch.
Playing the ball deep, United quickly shifted gears, bypassing the Ipswich press.
Amad Diallo then brilliantly carried the ball half the length of the pitch before squaring it to Marcus Rashford, who tapped home.
Despite the early breakthrough, United failed to maintain their momentum.
Ipswich gradually grew into the game, frequently pinning United deep with their press.
Andre Onana made two excellent saves to preserve the lead, but Ipswich equalised before halftime.
Omari Hutchinson struck from the edge of the box, his deflected shot finding the top corner.
United showed improvement in the second half, displaying more control.
However, they struggled to build momentum in attack or create clear opportunities.
While it’s still early days in Amorim’s Manchester United tenure, this match hinted at the size of the challenge ahead.
There were encouraging signs, but much work lies ahead.
Here are five things we learned from Amorim’s first game in charge.
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