10-man Manchester United down Ipswich 3-2 in Premier League: Stats
What's the story
Manchester United have clinched a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, their first Premier League win in a month.
Ipswich were handed a gift for the opener in the early minutes by Patrick Dorgu.
The Red Devils then fought back and scored two quickfire goals, going 2-1 up.
The match was not without controversy as Dorgu was sent off for a late challenge on Omari Hutchinson just before halftime.
Despite this setback, Harry Maguire's header proved decisive.
Game changer
Dorgu's dismissal and United's comeback
The match started on a sour note for United as Dorgu inadvertently assisted Ipswich in scoring their first goal.
A miscommunication with Andre Onana saw the defender accidentally pushing the ball past his own goalkeeper, giving an easy score to Jaden Philogene.
However, United quickly recovered from the early setback with an own-goal from Sam Morsy and a successful strike by Matthijs de Ligt in four minutes.
Turning point
Dorgu's red card and Philogene's 2nd goal
Dorgu's night went from bad to worse when he was sent off for a late and reckless challenge on Hutchinson.
A swift VAR review confirmed the severity of his tackle, and he was given a straight red.
His dismissal was quickly followed by Philogene scoring his second goal for Ipswich, sending a cross intended for Liam Delap into the far corner just before halftime.
Decisive moment
Maguire's header secures victory for United
Despite being a man down and failing to create opportunities, United found their savior in Harry Maguire.
The defender, who had earlier displayed his scoring prowess in the FA Cup against Leicester, rose to the occasion once again.
His header not only secured a much-needed victory for United but also helped ease some of the criticism directed at the team.
Aftermath
Win boosts United's confidence ahead of crucial matches
The victory over Ipswich has given United a much-needed confidence boost. United rose to 14th and are a point above Everton, who drew their game versus Brentford.
Meanwhile, they are behind Tottenham on goal difference.
United own 33 points from 27 matches. This was their ninth win of the campaign.
This win is a morale booster ahead of their upcoming crucial matches against Fulham in the FA Cup and Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Information
Here are the match stats
The hosts had six shots on target with Ipswich managing three. In terms of attempts, United had 10 to their opponent's 12. Ipswich with a man more had more possession (56%). United had 0.72 expected goals and 23 touches in the oppositon box.
United
Key numbers for Maguire and Fernandes
Former Leicester defender Maguire scored his 14th Premier League goal. This was his 7th Premier League goal for United.
Overall, he owns 14 goals for United from 233 matches in all competitions. This was his 3rd goal of the season.
Bruno Fernandes assisted Maguire with a corner kick. This was Fernandes' 48th Premier League assist.
This season, he has 7 league assists (6 goals).
Opta stats
Unique records made as United defeat Ipswich
This was United's 110th win in the Premier League after letting in the first goal, the most of any side in the competition's history.
Ipswich have picked only 2 points among Premier League teams in 2025 - the lowest among teams. They are also winless in 2025 with 2 draws and 4 defeats.
Since Ruben Amorim took charge in November, United have let in the first goal in 12 different Premier League games (highest).