Overview
- United lost 2-0 to promoted Hull last weekend after conceding two first‑half set‑piece goals and creating few clear chances, leaving form and defending under scrutiny.
- The Premier League fixture is at Old Trafford on Sunday 30 August with a 16:30 BST kick‑off and live coverage on Sky Sports.
- New signing Carlos Baleba suffered an ankle problem in pre‑season and is unavailable until roughly mid‑September while Amad, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte are also sidelined or doubtful.
- Ipswich arrive buoyant after a 90th‑minute win over Sunderland and a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory under new manager Gary O’Neil, whose heavy summer recruitment has strengthened their squad.
- A second defeat to a promoted side would be historically rare and would increase scrutiny on Carrick’s selection and transfer plans with Old Trafford form and defensive set‑piece work the key things to watch.