LONDON, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Manchester United got their Premier League campaign up and running with a resounding 5–2 victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on Matchweek 2.
After trailing early to a Leif Davis strike, United roared back led by captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored a sensational hat-trick and provided an assist. An own goal by Jacob Greaves and a late effort from Bryan Mbeumo sealed United’s first three points of the season, while Chuba Akpom grabbed a late consolation for Ipswich.
Chelsea edged out Brighton 4–3 in a thrilling, high-scoring contest at Stamford Bridge. The victory moves the Blues to 6 points from their opening two matches, while Brighton remain on 3 points.
Sunderland ground out a narrow 1–0 home victory over Fulham to claim all three points in their Matchweek 2 encounter.
Elsewhere in the round, Leeds United and Brentford shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw.
Source: Emirates News Agency
