Bruno Fernandes scored a hat trick as Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. The United captain described the result as "massive" but insisted the Reds were not seeking to make up for last week's defeat to Hull City.
United fight back after early setback
The Reds found it tough in the first half against Ipswich, with Leif Davis opening the scoring for the visitors. However, five minutes before the break, Fernandes equalised to change the momentum of the game.
In the second half, United were much the better side, with Jacob Greaves' own goal and a Fernandes penalty putting them in control. Fernandes went on to complete his hat trick before Bryan Mbeumo added gloss to the scoreline, with Chuba Akpom scoring a late consolation for Ipswich.
Fernandes on the win and his hat trick
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Fernandes said: "It was massive. We lost three points last week, so it was all about getting the three points, giving a good performance to our fans."
"First game at home, they've been waiting so long for this so we wanted to, not make up for last week because you can't get six points in a game, but we wanted to start the game on the front foot, be strong. I think we were in control of the game, even if we conceded the goal. In the second half we were very, very good."
Fernandes' hat trick was his third for United, and according to Opta, his eight shots in one game was more than any other player in the Premier League so far this season.
What the hat trick means to Fernandes
When asked what the hat trick meant, Fernandes said: "It's the best feeling in football and then doing a hat trick in a game at home with our fans, it's something amazing that I'm very proud of. But the main thing is that I need to score goals to help the team to win games."
"Today, I did that and I hope that I can do much more and help my teammates score goals too."
