Manchester United vs Ipswich LIVE: Team news and latest updates as Red Devils eye first Premier League points

Manchester United host Ipswich Town in the Premier League this afternoon, with Michael Carrick’s side needing a win to bounce back from a dismal 2-0 defeat to Hull in their season opener.

United travelled north expecting to open the season with a win, but the newly promoted side were impressive as they kept the visitors at arm’s length while the likes of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos struggled in midfield.

And Carrick and co. face another promoted side in their second game of the season, with Ipswich arriving at Old Trafford off the back of a win over Sunderland last week.

It may only be the second game of the season but alarm bells might start ringing in Manchester if Carrick’s side fall to another loss, while the Tractor Boys will be looking to land another blow as they look for the perfect start to their latest top-flight campaign.

Man Utd vs Ipswich LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

Man United predicted line-up and team news vs Ipswich

Carolos Baleba is still recovering from an ankle injury, with Tom Heaton, Matthijs De Ligt, Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte all still out.

Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo appear to be good contenders to earn starts after the set-back at Hull.

Man United predicted XI vs Ipswich: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Tielemans, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United against Hull City (Getty)

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The Michael Carrick question sparked by Man United’s dismal Premier League start

“They hire me to be kind and calm with the players, and then at the first sign of trouble along the way, that’s the very characteristic they point to as the problem.”

Carlo Ancelotti had only won three Champions Leagues when he argued he could be fired for the same qualities for which he was hired. Ancelotti could afford to be philosophical about it, which underlined his innate calmness, and Real Madrid, having sacked him once, rehired him and he won a further two Champions Leagues, before they sacked him again.

The words came in the Italian’s book ‘Quiet Leadership’. The title could serve as a two-word description of Michael Carrick’s approach.

Michael Carrick vows to take lessons from Man Utd loss to Hull City

Of course, we were really frustrated with the result against Hull City,” Michael Carrick says in his programme notes.

“We have taken the lessons from the game and had a strong week in training.

“There is a great spirit within our squad, with the new signings adding further strength and depth to the group as we continue to make progress towards our long-term ambitions.”

Zirkzee has fallen out of favour under Michael Carrick (Getty)

Man Utd vs Ipswich

Good afternoon and welcome to the Independent’s coverage of Man Utd vs Ipswich in the Premier League this afternoon.

Michael Carrick will be desperate for a win to kick-start their season after a stunning upset at Hull City to open up their 26/27 campaign.

Ipswich Town nicked a win over Sunderland to open their account and then swept past Leicester in the Carabao Cup midweek, with Gary O’Neil’s side confident heading to Old Trafford.

Follow all the latest build-up, team news and line-ups for the game.