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Does a good start necessarily mean a good finish?
Sir Alex Ferguson’s first match in charge at Manchester United ended in a 2-0 defeat at Oxford, while Pep Guardiola’s reign at Barcelona kicked off with a 1-0 reverse at Numancia.
You can make your own mind up about what this opening result means for Ruben Amorim as we take a look at what happened while you were sleeping.
No dream debut
The Ruben Amorim revolution at Manchester United kicked off in spectacular fashion as his decision to play Marcus Rashford as a centre-forward was vindicated with the opening goal after 81 seconds.
However, the positive vibes did not last as the visitors were pegged back before half-time against an Ipswich side managed by Kieran McKenna, who had also been in contention for the Old Trafford berth.
Amad Diallo, starting as a wing-back in this newfangled formation, made the opening goal but a midfield two of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen was never going to have the energy and intensity Amorim desired.
Omari Hutchinson levelled before the break and United had goalkeeper Andre Onana to thank for keeping the score level as he twice prevented hotshot Liam Delap from putting the hosts in front.
Things will get better soon for United fans, right? Right, Ruben?
