Ipswich vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result and final score from Ruben Amorim’s first game
Ipswich 1-1 Manchester United: Amorim was grateful for Andre Onana’s saves as the new boss took home a point from his first game in charge
Ruben Amorim enjoyed a dream start to life at Manchester United but could not claim an opening win in the Premier League as Ipswich claimed a draw at Portman Road.
Marcus Rashford scored after just two minutes of Amorim’s first game in charge - with the Portuguese coach seeing his new system click into gear in a stylish move.
But Omari Hutchinson equalised before half time with a wonderful curling effort into the top corner and United needed Andre Onana to be on top form to secure the visitors a point.
The United goalkeeper twice denied Liam Delap with fine saves, leaving Amorim with plenty of work to do to get his new side to where he wants them to be.
Follow all the reaction from the 1-1 draw, below:
Team news
We’re expecting team news in the next five minutes or so. What will the first starting eleven of Ruben Amorim’s tenure bring?
Leny Yoro is NOT in the United squad - so he’ll have to wait a little longer for a debut.
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Manchester United are preparing to embark on a new era as Ruben Amorim takes charge for their Premier League fixture against Ipswich.
The Portuguese manager arrived at Old Trafford during the international break after being identified as Erik ten Hag’s permanent successor.
He will now get to work on continuing the club’s strong recent form, with interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy overseeing a promising period.
And Amorim could be immediately boosted by a couple of injury returnees.
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New manager Ruben Amorim is preparing to take charge of his first game
Smiling but uncompromising, Ruben Amorim reveals how he will shape Manchester United
Ruben Amorim was running through Manchester United’s recent managerial history. “The guys who won everything like [Louis] van Gaal and [Jose] Mourinho,” he said. “New ones who knew the club inside out like [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer, and one of the best that there will ever be outside the five strongest leagues was [Erik] ten Hag. You have different type of coaches, the same result.”
That result sometimes involved a cup or two, but never a true title challenge. None ultimately succeeded; not by the standards of what Amorim called a “global” club, “still the best” in England. All of which may have deterred many a manager. Old Trafford, arguably, has been a graveyard for them. Brushing aside the suggestion it has become the impossible job, Amorim instead arrived with a belief that he can end the trend of disappointment, with a confidence that did not come across as arrogance.
It is two decades since another wunderkind of Portuguese coaching anointed himself a “Special One”. Amorim came with a message from Mourinho, an open acknowledgement he is influenced by him, yet differentiating himself from his predecessor. There was charisma with less bravado, a coach positioning himself for the future, not yesterday’s man.
Smiling but uncompromising, Ruben Amorim reveals how he will shape Manchester United
At his introductory press conference, Amorim delivered the message that it will be his way or the highway as the Portuguese began to lay down the law at Old Trafford, writes Richard Jolly
What is the team news?
Omari Hutchinson, Wes Burns and Nathan Broadhead are doubts, as is Kalvin Phillips after serving a one-game ban. Jacob Greaves and Jack Taylor could return.
Leny Yoro and Luke Shaw were able to return to training before the international break but Lisandro Martinez is a doubt after withdrawing from international duty due to back pain. Ruben Amorim has committed to playing 3-4-3 from his first game.
When is Ipswich vs Manchester United
The match will kick off at 4:30pm BST on Sunday 24 November.
What TV channel is it on and how can I watch?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting after the match between Liverpool and Southampton. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
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Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time as the Portuguese coach takes his new team to Ipswich in the Premier League.
Amorim was appointed following the sacking of Erik ten Hag - and interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy steadied the ship with a win and a draw in the league.
Former Sporting coach Amorim will seek to build on the 3-0 win over Leicester while starting to implement his own ideas on his new players, as United look to climb the table.
Ipswich also want to improve their position after claiming their first win since returning to the top flight in the 2-1 victory over Tottenham before the international break.under Louis van Gaal.
This fixture also brings a reunion for Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, who was an assistant coach at Manchester United.
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Ruben Amorim takes charge for the first time as Manchester United travel to Ipswich in the Premier League
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