Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick (and almost scored from the halfway line) as Manchester United came from behind to hammer Ipswich at Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford starting his first United Premier League game since December 2024 was the talk beforehand, while Kobbie Mainoo also impressed in the midfield, but it was the Portuguese midfielder’s goals that made the difference.Michael Carrick’s side had lost on the opening day to Hull City, promoted alongside Ipswich last season, and they went behind through a Leif Davis goal. Ipswich did well to pressurise United and create chances, but it was through Fernandes’ three goals, including a penalty, plus a controversial goal from Harry Maguire that sealed the three points.Bryan Mbeumo made up for a miss from a few yards out to add a fifth late on. Chuba Akpom got a second for Ipswich.There are still areas of concern, most notably at left-back, for Carrick, but this is the first time United had scored five goals in a Premier League game since August 2021 against Leeds, a match in which Fernandes also scored a hat-trick.Chris McKenna, Tim Spiers and Graham Scott break down the talking points.How good was Fernandes?Priceless. There was a release clause — which has now expired — of £57million ($77.2m) in Fernandes’ contract, which could have been triggered by clubs from abroad earlier in the summer.If anyone had triggered it and somehow convinced the club captain to leave, it would have been daylight robbery. Fernandes picked up the PFA Player of the Year award earlier this week to add to his FWA and Premier League individual honours for his performances last season.This was a display which will have United hoping he is on for another spectacular season.Bruno Fernandes scores his third goal against Ipswich (Paul Ellis / AFP via Getty Images)Fernandes was subdued in last week’s defeat by Hull City, but when United needed him here, he stood up and delivered a leader’s performance.The opening goal was a gift after a mistake from Ipswich, but it was a fine finish from him to equalise.Having missed two penalties in pre-season, there was maybe a bit of pressure on the second-half spot kick to make it 3-1, but he didn’t fall for the mind games from Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen and sent him the wrong way.The third was a tidy finish to wrap up the hat-trick and the three points. He added a late assist with a sublime pass to Mbeumo for the fifth.Chris McKennaWhy was Greaves’ own goal allowed after Maguire handball?I understand why the visitors will feel aggrieved. The ball obviously strikes Maguire’s arm as it bounces up towards his chest and appears to be played against him at close range by Chuba Akpom.His arms are in the position you would expect in the circumstances — raised to offer protection — and in line with his body. But the question is whether he scores ‘immediately’ because even an accidental handball should be penalised if so.He takes two touches before shooting with his third, during which time Ipswich defenders have the chance to close him down. I’d say the goal should have stood even if Maguire’s shot had gone straight in, but in this case the goal was definitely valid because his effort was going wide before being deflected into his own net by Jacob Greaves.The accidental handball rule only applies to the scorer, so United were in the clear.