Youri Tielemans used fascinating tactic before Bruno Fernandes scored penalty vs Ipswich and it's genius

Youri Tielemans copied Bruno Fernandes' exact penalty run-up before his teammate converted from the spot during Manchester United's win over Ipswich Town - and the footage is going viral.

United walked away from Old Trafford with their first three points of the season on Sunday as goals from Bruno Fernandes (3), Bryan Mbuemo and Jacob Greaves (OG) sealed an eventful 5-2 victory.

The Reds came from behind to beat Gary O'Neil's newly-promoted side, with Fernandes coming up clutch when his side needed him most.

As well as equalising with a superb strike with his left foot, the Portuguese midfielder gave United a much-needed two goal cushion on the hour mark, converting from the penalty spot after Matheus Cunha was fouled.

Soon, fan footage of Fernandes' effort from 12 yards emerged online and, as you can see in the clip below, Youri Tielemans can be seen mirroring his teammate's exact movements in the build-up.

Tielemans, who covered more distance and created more chances than any other player on the pitch against Ipswich, even pretended to hit the ball into the goal before Fernandes converted to make it 3-1.

It appears the Belgian was readying himself to run into the box in case of a rebound. By performing his exact run-up - including the trademark curve and stutter - he keeps pace with Fernandes so he doesn't cross the line too early.

Some fans also theorised that Tielemans' actions could have been distracting for Ipswich goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, who tried to play mind games himself after moving to the far right of his goal.

Fans were impressed by the Belgian's unusual tactic, with one saying: "Tielemans mirrored Bruno throughout the penalty, every step back, every shift, every pause, every stride. Perfect synchronisation."

A second wrote: "This was GENIUS by Youri Tielemans. Watch the Goalkeeper. He was clearly distracted," and a third commented: "Makes it easier to time your run into the box so you don’t encroach instead of a standing start."

A fourth added: "Haha fascinating. Almost like a technique to give the keeper double vision. Love it."

John McGinn explains what Youri Tielemans will bring to Manchester United

Ahead of United's Premier League clash against Ipswich Town, John McGinn gave a fascinating insight into what Tielemans will bring to United after he left Aston Villa this summer in a deal worth £35 million.

"He’s going to be a big loss for us," McGinn said on The Overlap's Stick to Football.

"Unbelievable professional. Work rate, quality. Just a good teammate and all-round good guy, but he’s got quality as well. He can find a pass, he can score a brilliant goal. I’m talking about the complete player here.

"I saw Jonny Evans talk about him a couple of weeks ago in the media and he said he’s probably what United have been missing. We’re going to lose him on and off the pitch, he’s a top player and so determined to win.

"That’s the one thing that I’ll maybe miss from a lot of the players [who have left Aston Villa this summer], the mentality when the going’s getting tough. I’ve got no doubts that Youri at United, he’ll deliver that, definitely."