2026-2027 Premier League: Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town—Probable Lineups

Manchester United and Ipswich Town take the field at 5:30 p.m. for their Premier League Matchday 2 clash. The Red Devils suffered a crushing defeat in their season opener against Hull City, while the newcomers secured a victory in their home debut against Sunderland.

Carrick’s team is looking to bounce back immediately at Old Trafford: Cunha will start up front, with Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, and Mbeumo behind him. In midfield are Tielemans and Andrey Santos, with Mazraoui and Shaw on the wings.

The visitors will field Emersonn as center forward, with Fatawu, Enciso, and Maeda in the attacking midfield. In midfield, former Torino player Lukic partners with Marcelino Nunez.

Manchester United vs. Ipswich: Probable Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo; Matheus Cunha. Head Coach: Carrick.
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1): Scherpen; O’Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Marcelino Núñez, Lukic; Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn. Head Coach: O’Neil.

“I believe success depends on how you handle setbacks,” Carrick said at a press conference. “In any role—or certainly in any sport, particularly this one—there will be setbacks during a season, some smaller than others. It’s how you deal with them initially, how you react, and what happens afterward that makes the difference. I believe that, ultimately, this determines what kind of team you’ll become. So far, we’ve handled these setbacks very well, both within games and between games. We had one last week—there’s no denying it—and it’s disappointing, but we’re looking to bounce back.”