Ipswich 1-1 Man United: The Amorim era is underway
Ruben Amorim has to settle for just a point in his first match in charge of Manchester United.
Manchester United had to settle for a 1-1 draw at lowly Ipswich Town in Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim's first match in charge as Marcus Rashford's early goal was cancelled out by a deflected strike from Omari Hutchinson in the Premier League on Sunday.
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| Ruben Amorim could not have hoped for a better start than Marcus Rashford gave his Manchester United career. |
Ruben Amorim said his players were guilty of overthinking after Manchester United began life under their new manager with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich.
That draw means Manchester United stay in the bottom half of the table and are now 15 points of leaders Liverpool.
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| Ruben Amorim, Manchester United boss, speaking to Sky Sports: My players were thinking too much in the game |
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| Marcus Rashford delivers in his new role within two minutes, prodding home to send the away end wild. |
Premier League weekend results:
- Leicester 1-2 Chelsea
- Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
- Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace
- Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton
- Everton 0-0 Brentford
- Fulham 1-4 Wolves
- Manchester City 0-4 Tottenham
- Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
- Ipswich 1-1 Manchester United
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| Ipswich Town vs Manchester United |
Manchester United will begin the Ruben Amorim era this Sunday with a Premier League clash against Ipswich Town.
Amorim took over as United's manager following Erik ten Hag's dismissal in October after a string of disappointing results. The Red Devils are currently struggling at 13th place in the league standings, having secured only four wins from their 11 matches this season.
On the other hand, Ipswich recently celebrated their first Premier League victory of the season, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in an away game just before the international break in November.
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| Ruben Amorim is set to make his long-awaited debut as Manchester United head coach, but the Red Devils could be in for a potentially tricky trip to Portman Road to face Ipswich on Sunday (11:30 am ET). |
Ipswich vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
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Ruben Amorim will contest his first match as Manchester United manager against Ipswich Town on Sunday.
What time does Ipswich vs. Man United kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Portman Road in Ipswich, England and kicks off on Sunday, November 24 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
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| What time does Ipswich vs. Man United kick off |
Ipswich vs. Man United: Lineups, Team News
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| Possible future Man Utd starting XI |
Kieran McKenna, the manager of Ipswich, has had this match on his calendar ever since his team won promotion the previous season, but he is facing injury concerns at the moment.
In addition to longtime absences Jano Donacien and Cheidoge Ogbene, Nathan Broadhead, Wesley Burns, and Jacob Greaves are all questionable for this match.
More good news: midfielder Jack Taylor may return if he shows up for training, and Kalvin Phillips is available after missing the Spurs game due to suspension.
• Ipswich Town predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Muric (GK) — Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis — Morsy, Cajuste — Johnson, Hutchinson, Szmodics — Delap
Injured: Broadhead, Donacien, Ogbene, Greaves (doubt), Burns (doubt)
Suspended: None
It will be fascinating to see how Amorim lines up his team for his first Premier League game.
Although he found success with a back three at Sporting CP, it feels more likely he will use a four-man defence to help his players acclimatise to his methods.
Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are finally back on the training pitch, although neither is likely to be involved this weekend. The same goes for summer signing Leny Yoro, who is also closing in on a comeback from a broken foot.
Lisandro Martinez is a doubt due to back trouble that kept him out of Argentina's games this month, while Victor Lindelof also suffered an injury on international duty, but Harry Maguire is hoping to return.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo may also be available after missing United's past four league matches with a thigh issue, while Mason Mount could be in a Premier League matchday squad for just the sixth time this season.
• Man United predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Dalot, Maguire, Evans, Mazraoui — Casemiro, Ugarte, Fernandes — Rashford, Hojlund, Garnacho
Injured: Lindelof, Malacia, Martinez, Shaw, Yoro, Mainoo (doubt)
Suspended: None
Possible Man Utd starting XI v Ipswich
As time progresses, Amorim could make some more radical changes.
In a 3-4-3 system, he will almost certainly deploy two fast wingers out wide.
To balance that out, we may see more pragmatic choices at wing back, but one central midfielder could be handed licence to surge forward with regularity.
This is where Fernandes and Mount may fit in, and United’s new head coach may also be tempted to try Rashford as his central striker.
Ipswich vs. Man United Prediction
The upcoming Premier League clash between Ipswich Town and Manchester United promises to be an intriguing contest. Both teams enter this match with contrasting momentum and objectives, making it a captivating encounter for fans.
Ipswich's Recent Form
Ipswich Town, recently promoted to the Premier League, have shown resilience in adapting to top-flight football. Their first league win of the season, a 2-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, will undoubtedly boost their confidence. Playing at home, Ipswich will look to capitalize on their newfound momentum and the energy of their supporters. Manager Kieran McKenna’s tactical flexibility has been instrumental in their performances, and he’ll likely aim to exploit Manchester United’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Manchester United’s Struggles
The Red Devils, under new manager Ruben Amorim, are in the midst of a transitional phase. Sitting at an uncharacteristic 13th in the table, United have struggled with consistency. While they boast a talented squad, injuries and poor form have hindered their progress. This match marks a crucial opportunity for Amorim to inspire a turnaround and prove his tactical approach can yield results. United’s attack, featuring the likes of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes, remains a potent threat that Ipswich must prepare for.
Prediction
Given the circumstances, this match could be tightly contested. Ipswich’s enthusiasm and home advantage might give them an edge, but Manchester United’s superior individual quality could shine through. A 2-1 victory for United seems plausible, but an upset from Ipswich cannot be ruled out, especially if United’s defensive issues persist.
This showdown is set to be a fascinating battle of determination versus experience.
Amorim: I cannot copy Sir Alex, I will be me
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has stressed that he "cannot" be Sir Alex Ferguson and must be himself while in charge at Old Trafford.
Amorim will lead United out for the first time against Ipswich on Sunday - live on Sky - tasked with changing the fortunes of a side that has undergone their worst start to a Premier League season.
| "This is a club that needs to win, has to win. We have to show that to our players. But it’s a different time." Ruben Amorim said in first press conference as Manchester United's new head coach |
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