Amorim’s Manchester United Held to a Draw by Ipswich After Promising Start It seemed almost too good to be true, and indeed, it didn’t last. Just 82 seconds into the match, the Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United kicked off with a bang. The new manager placed his trust in Marcus Rashford, positioning him in the No. 9 role, and the enigmatic forward quickly justified that faith by scoring the opening goal. Rashford was lively from the outset, eager to make an impact. However, this early success was followed by a noticeable decline in United's performance for the rest of the first half. Although the team adopted Amorim’s signature 3-4-2-1 formation, the players remained the same, bringing with them many of the frustrations and issues that plagued Erik ten Hag’s time in charge. Control of the game slipped away, echoing the struggles that had become all too familiar under Ten Hag’s management.