EPL: Man Utd, Ipswich Share Spoils In New Coach, Amorim’s Debut

November 24, (THEWILL) – Manchester United’s fresh leadership began with mixed results at Portman Road, where the visitors drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town in Ruben Amorim’s first match leading the Red Devils.

The outcome extends United’s challenging away form while marking another valuable point for the Suffolk-based club.

Marcus Rashford provided an early breakthrough for United, converting a precise cross from Amad Diallo.

The goal, representing only Rashford’s second League strike this season, energised the travelling supporters who welcomed their incoming manager with vocal support. Ipswich demonstrated strong character through Sammie Szmodics, who tested André Onana with a noteworthy attempt.

The match intensity increased before half-time, with Diogo Dalot directing an effort towards Arijanet Muric. The equaliser arrived through Omari Hutchinson in the 43rd minute, his debut EPL goal finding the top corner via a deflection from Noussair Mazraoui’s header.

Following the interval, both teams created more opportunities. Alejandro Garnacho forced a save from Muric, while Liam Delap’s intelligent flick required quick reactions from Onana. Despite multiple attacking substitutions from Amorim and a Bruno Fernandes free-kick that narrowly missed the target, United could not find a winning goal against their determined hosts.

The result maintains Ipswich’s recent improvement, extending their unbeaten league run to three matches, though they remain without a home victory this season. United’s streak without defeat against promoted teams continues for a 20th match, yet their position of 12th in the standings, three points behind Tottenham Hotspur in sixth, indicates room for improvement.