McKenna: Ipswich Had Opportunity for Victory

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, in comments made to BBC Sport, reflected on the match, stating: “We could have won the game, we finished the first half in the ascendancy and deserved to be at least level. “The second half was competitive, we had a few big chances but had to be disciplined with our defending. On another day we could have won it but if you concede an early goal the game could have run away from us so credit to the players.” Regarding the early concession of a goal, McKenna observed: “When we have a setback then everyone responds really well and doubled down on what we needed to do. As the half went on we got more aggressive and more brave.” Addressing the experience of playing against his former club, the manager commented: “Everyone knows my history with the club but today was about Ipswich, the players and the supporters having Manchester United come to the stadium for the first time in 22 years and representing themselves really well.”