Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on Sunday night. A spirited home crowd of 30,000 at Parton Road witnessed the underdogs fight back for a valuable point.

The game began with a lightning start for United, as Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in just the second minute, expertly finishing to silence the Ipswich supporters. However, the hosts responded just before halftime, with Omari Hutchinson calmly slotting in the equalizer in the 43rd minute to level the scoreline.

This fixture marked Ruben Amorim’s first match in charge as Manchester United manager. Despite an early show of dominance, his side struggled to sustain their momentum and ultimately failed to secure the victory, leaving Amorim with much to ponder as he seeks to implement his vision for the team.

The draw leaves Manchester United languishing in 12th place in the Premier League table with 16 points from 12 matches—far from their preseason expectations. Ipswich Town, meanwhile, remain entrenched in the relegation zone, occupying 19th place with just 9 points. At the league’s top, Liverpool maintain a commanding lead with 31 points.

While Amorim’s arrival signals renewed hope for Manchester United, their persistent inconsistency remains a concern. For Ipswich, the point earned could prove crucial in their fight for Premier League survival.