Ipswich and Man Utd forced to play WITHOUT VAR after fire alarm at Stockley Park

VAR was not in operation during some of Ipswich's 1-1 draw with Manchester United after a fire alarm at Stockley Park.

Sky Sports confirmed the incident during coverage of the first half when the Red Devils led 1-0 thanks to an early Marcus Rashford strike.

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The fourth official appeared to be telling managers Kieran McKenna and Ruben Amorim of the situation at Stockley Park.

Premier League Match Centre tweeted: "The match will be operating without VAR until further notice due to a fire alarm at the VAR Hub at Stockley Park."

VAR resumed before the end of the first half.

Reacting to the mishap, one fan said: "Can we do this every week?"

While another added: "Fire alarm at VAR loool what the hell man 😭."

And a third replied: "VAR turned off? Nice one."

Man Utd had made the perfect start to the Amorim era with a goal in just 81 seconds.

Amad Diallo found Rashford who tapped home from close range for his second Premier League goal of the season.

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But Ipswich got on top before the break and equalised in the 43rd minute thanks to a deflected effort from Omari Hutchinson.

Amorim lined up in his familiar 3-4-3 formation with Noussair Mazraoui in a back three alongside Matthijs de Ligt and Jonny Evans.

Yet it was a largely disappointing display from Man Utd as Ipswich overwhelmed them.