In Premier League Matchday 2, Manchester United defeated Ipswich 5-2 at home. Following the match, United captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored a hat-trick, gave an interview to the club's official media.

Bruno, you won the PFA Player of the Year award earlier this week, and today you've scored a hat-trick here at Old Trafford. That's been an incredible week for you.

Yes, it's definitely been a fantastic week, and ending it with a victory makes it even better. Scoring a hat-trick and scoring in front of the home fans is always the best feeling a footballer can have. To finish the week with such an amazing result is truly special for me.

In the first half, even after the opposition went ahead, the team didn't panic. Did everyone have confidence that we would equalize eventually?

I think so. We actually did something similar last week. Even though we conceded a goal, we controlled most of the match. However, last week it was harder to break down their defensive block. Their defense was very compact and deep, making it difficult for us to find spaces to operate, so we had to frequently look for scoring opportunities through crosses. Today, the opposition pressed more intensely and aggressively, which also allowed us to find more spaces that we could convert into goals. This was very important for us. But the key point is, as I said, never to panic at any moment, because we know we're completely capable of regaining control of the match.

You looked incredibly calm when you scored the first equalizing goal with your left foot. What were you thinking about that finish? It was a brilliant strike.

The moment Matheus (Cunha) started driving forward, Lukic moved toward me to try to block me. Matheus played an excellent pass, straight through their defensive line. My first touch set up the shot perfectly; I just focused on striking the ball cleanly. The opposing goalkeeper left a small gap at the near post, so I just wanted to shoot with all my power in that direction. In the end, we won the match, and that's what matters most to me.

In the second half, after the second goal went in, did playing at Old Trafford give you the feeling that Manchester United's attacks came in waves, completely overwhelming the opposition and leaving them with no room to breathe?

Yes, we felt that very clearly. We discussed it before the match, and we could sense it on the pitch. Whenever we play at Old Trafford, we know that as long as we perform at a high level, the fans will be our solid foundation, giving us the motivation we need at certain moments and reinforcing our belief in scoring and winning. I know sometimes it's not easy for the fans to maintain that unwavering belief all the time, but as long as they stand by us and support us, whatever happens on the pitch, we always believe we can come back and win.

This is your third hat-trick for United. You also scored a hat-trick here back in August five years ago. It seems you have a special liking for the start of the new season.

Perhaps the early part of the season is my golden time for scoring hat-tricks for the club. I'm very pleased about this, whether it's three goals, one goal, or two goals in a match—as long as I can score and help the team win, I'll be very satisfied.

Finally, the August fixture schedule was relatively light, but now we're entering September with a packed schedule ahead, and everyone will face not only the Champions League but also a congested fixture list.

Yes, that's exactly what we want. We want to be back in the Champions League, back on the stage where we can compete against the strongest opponents. We will give our all once again. Champions League nights are returning to Old Trafford, and we're truly delighted about that.

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