Ruben Amorim’s preference for a back three and how it would work dominated the build-up to Manchester United ’s game against Ipswich Town and it was a cross from wing-back Amad that set up Marcus Rashford to give the Portuguese an ideal start.

Manchester United were lucky to escape with a point from Portman Road on Sunday in what was Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of the club.It was Marcus Rashford who handed the Red Devils the lead

Under the lights at the Theatre of Dreams, Manchester United is obliged to get the first victory in the Amorim era to keep up the pace in the Europa League. The Red Devils currently sit 15th in the standings, three points back of the direct qualification places, and one behind its Thursday opponent.

The Europa League fixture is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday 28 November at Old Trafford in Manchester. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.