Fernandes turns from provider to predator in Man United romp
The 31-year-old struck twice more, including once from the penalty spot, to complete only his second Premier League hat-trick, his first having also come in United’s opening home match of a season against Leeds United five years ago.
Fernandes scored a hat-trick to inspire a 5-2 thrashing that gave Michael Carrick’s side their first Premier League win of the season after an embarrassing opening-day defeat by promoted Hull City, reminding everyone that while he may be one of the league’s elite playmakers, he remains capable of taking games over as a goalscorer too.
The Portugal international’s first goal, in the 40th minute, hauled United back into the game after Leif Davis had put Ipswich on the scoreboard.
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