6.9-rated Red gives Michael Carrick major selection headache to dwell on in lengthy wait for Everton trip

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·10 de febrero de 2026

6.9-rated Red gives Michael Carrick major selection headache to dwell on in lengthy wait for Everton trip

Benjamin Sesko has just fired himself into contention for his first start under Michael Carrick.

Despite being on the pitch for only 21 minutes, the Manchester United frontman oversaw the most impactful display of any of his teammates.

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He entered the fray with United trailing by a goal at the London Stadium, and proceeded to have two shots on target – the second of which rescued a vital point to extend the side’s unbeaten run under Carrick.

Benjamin Sesko delivers late leveller off the bench

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Sesko did it in some style, too. His finish looked near impossible from the angle he was at and the fact that he was under pressure from Axel Disasi, yet he managed to rifle the ball into the back of the net with just one touch.

BENJAMIN SESKO, TAKE A BOW 💫 WHAT A FINISH! @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK
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It marked the Slovenian’s fifth goal in his last six appearances across all competitions since Ruben Amorim was relieved of his duties, two of which have come in Carrick’s reign.

Against Fulham at the start of the month, he clinched a hard-fought win for United via yet another last-gasp contribution.

Has Sesko earned a start vs the Toffees?

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Alas, with Sesko becoming a dependable figure to provide goals when needed, it begs the question as to whether it’s time for him to be granted his maiden start of the Carrick era.

The interim manager has 13 days to mull over his team selection, as this weekend’s FA Cup action means United don’t play again until Monday, February 23, when they take to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time to face Everton.

From Carrick’s perspective, he has been so delighted with the performances that his trusted line-up has delivered that he’ll be reluctant to make any changes.

The sole change he has made thus far was a forced one and came in the form of Matheus Cunha replacing Patrick Dorgu following the latter’s 10-week injury layoff.