I'll do it all by myself! Fernandes' 'hat-trick plus assist show' explodes... 5-2 stunning comeback, "This is the dignity of a Manchester United captain" praised to the max

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Manchester United's "captain" Bruno Fernandes (30) led his team to their first victory of the season with explosive scoring ability and linking play.

Under manager Michael Carrick, Manchester United secured a 5-2 comeback win against Ipswich Town in their home match at Old Trafford in Manchester, UK, on the 31st (Korean time) during the 2026-2027 English Premier League (EPL) Round 2. Thanks to Fernandes' outstanding performance, United achieved their first victory of the season just two games after suffering a heavy defeat away against Hull City in the opening match.

The start was shaky. Manchester United fell behind when they conceded an unexpected early goal to opponent defender Levi Davis in the 29th minute of the first half. However, Fernandes restored parity in the 40th minute. During the summer, the home pitch turf was replaced; opponent defender Marcelino Nunez slipped on it, and after Mateus Cunha intercepted a pass, Fernandes finished with a precise left-footed shot.

The second half was entirely a stage for Fernandes. Manchester United took the lead in the 11th minute of the second half thanks to an own goal by opponent defender Jacob Greaves, then relentlessly pressed Ipswich. In the 16th minute of the second half, Cunha won a penalty kick; Fernandes stepped up as the taker, perfectly deceiving the goalkeeper and scoring his second goal.

Next, in the 23rd minute of the second half, Fernandes completed his hat-trick. Following Marcus Rashford's breakthrough after returning to the starting lineup for the first time in 21 months, Kobbie Mainoo took a shot; the ball hit the defensive wall and deflected, allowing Fernandes to quickly surge forward and find the back of the net.

In the 37th minute of the second half, he also assisted Bryan Mbeumo's decisive goal with a perfect lobbing pass that exploited the space behind the opponent's defense, recording an impressive "3 goals and 1 assist." Fernandes was directly involved in four of United's five goals (excluding the own goal), delivering a flawless one-man show.

Manchester United conceded a consolation goal to Chuba Akpom due to a defensive error during stoppage time in the second half, but it did not affect the result. Fernandes, who saved the team in critical moments, along with Mainoo, who displayed perfect offensive and defensive coordination, and Rashford, who made a successful return to the first team, received warm standing ovations from home fans when they were substituted off.

The UK's "The Sun" praised on this day: "Fernandes injected perfect inspiration into Manchester United's complete victory with his dazzling hat-trick," adding, "He delivered his best performance as always, leading the team without a single error, including precise shooting."

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