Rashford Starts For Manchester United Against Ipswich
Marcus Rashford was named in Michael Carrick's side to face Ipswich Town, his first Manchester United start since December 2024.
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Rashford's First Start In More Than 18 Months
Marcus Rashford was set to make his first start for Manchester United in over 18 months as Michael Carrick's side hosted Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday, according to reports from CNA and The Star, the latter carrying a Reuters report.
United went into the match looking to respond to what both publications described as a shock opening-day defeat by Hull City. Rashford had come on as a substitute in that game, his first appearance for the club since December 2024.
The 28-year-old England forward fell out of favour with former United manager Ruben Amorim and then had loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona. Reuters reported that he was in the England squad at this year's World Cup.
The Opening Exchanges At Old Trafford
The Guardian's live coverage of the match reported that Carrick lined Rashford up on the left, with Bryan Mbeumo on the right. Ipswich kicked off and arrived in off-white shirts with black shorts.
Rashford took United's first shot, from distance, which was half blocked by an Ipswich foot and looped up to goalkeeper Vasilis Scherpen. He later went on a run and set up Matheus Cunha, whose shot went over.
The Guardian described a save by Scherpen from a curled left-footed effort by Diogo Dalot in the 12th minute, and a chance at the other end when Julio Enciso broke from a corner and was denied by United goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Rashford was inches away from reaching a low Cunha cross moments later, and hit a 20th-minute free kick just over the bar.
Context And Open Questions
The Guardian noted that when Rashford last faced Ipswich, he scored after two minutes in Ruben Amorim's first game as United manager, a match that ended in a draw.
Other details from the live coverage included Lisandro Martinez being recalled partly for his passing, a bright start from Kobbie Mainoo, and the observation that Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil had opted for a back four rather than a back five.
The available reports cover only the opening period of the game. The final score, the goalscorers and how long Rashford played are not stated in the sources.
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