EAGLE-EYED fans loved Ruben Amorim’s ice cold reaction to Marcus Rashford’s rapid goal against Ipswich.
The Manchester United forward netted 81 seconds into Amorim’s reign as manager.
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Rashford, 27, tapped home after he was found by Amad Diallo’s cross to give the Red Devils a dream start under their new manager.
While the players were overjoyed in celebrations of the goal, Amorim had a different reaction.
The manager was caught on camera having a very muted reaction to taking the early lead.
And fans have hailed the former Sporting boss’ ice-cold demeanour on social media.
One posted: “No celebration from Amorim, so cold.”
A second commented: “Amorim’s reaction to the goal omg he’s so cold.”
A third wrote: “Ice cold Amorim.”
A fourth said: “No reaction from Amorim. My manager is cold as ice.”
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A fifth declared: “Amorim doesn’t celebrate goals – man is too cold!”
Another added: “Amorim is so cold, man didn’t even celebrate.”
Despite the early positivity from Man United the rest of the match was far from perfect for Amorim.
Ipswich grew into the game and looked the better side.
Liam Delap was denied an equaliser by a brilliant save from Andre Onana in the 40th minute.
Omari Hutchinson then fired the Tractor Boys level with a curling effort into the top corner after a deflection.
And it was Ipswich who looked by far the likeliest to get a winner after the break.
But Onana proved to be the hero for United with more saves to earn his side a point.
Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as boss
MANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.
Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.
But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.
And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.
Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…
ANDRE ONANA – 7/10
United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.
Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5
Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5
Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.
JONNY EVANS – 5
The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.
AMAD DIALLO – 6
Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5
Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.
CASEMIRO – 4
Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.
Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.
DIOGO DALOT – 5
Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 5
Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.
Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5
Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.
Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 6
Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.
Subs
Ugarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6
Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6
Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5
Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5
Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5
