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Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their side's first goal (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Super-sub Benjamin Sesko struck from the bench for the third time in four matches as Manchester United scored the winning goal against the run of play to beat Everton in the Premier League and continue their unbeaten run under Michael Carrick.

Striker Sesko was sent on by Carrick as United and Everton were locked in a goalless stalemate at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, only for the Slovenian to finish off a ruthless counter-attack in the 72nd minute that was sparked by Matheus Cunha and also involved fellow new signing Bryan Mbeumo.

United are now unbeaten in six games under interim boss Carrick - winning five and drawing one - as they moved three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the race for fourth place. Sesko rescued a point in their last outing, a 1-1 draw at West Ham, and also score in added time in the 3-2 win over Fulham.

Michael Carrick gives update on Lisandro Martinez injury

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick did not seem too concerned by Lisandro Martinez’s injury, with the defender expected to be out for one-two weeks with a small calf complaint.

"He picked up something during the week. It doesn't seem too bad at all,” Carrick told Sky. "We're working through that at the moment. He's not available tonight. Leny Yoro has done well, he comes in and we move forward.”

Man United are transformed under Michael Carrick and Benjamin Sesko proves it

When Manchester United were looking for a saviour this season, they opted not to revert to their greatest super-sub. They may not have Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the dugout but they seem to have his successor in spirit on the pitch. Benjamin Sesko is yet to start a game under Michael Carrick but he has come off the bench to score three times, all significant, delivering an extra five points.

First the winner against Fulham, then an equaliser at West Ham, now a decider at Everton. It was early by Sesko’s standards – in the 71st minute – but it felt further evidence of Carrick’s nous.

Man United are transformed under Michael Carrick and Benjamin Sesko proves it

Everton 0-1 Manchester United: Super-sub Sesko scored from the bench for the third time in four games as he finished off a devastating counter-attack

Jamie Braidwood24 February 2026 07:00

What next for Everton?

After seven home games without a win, it might come as a relief to Everton that they go away to Newcastle on Saturday.

After that, the host strugglers Burnley on Tuesday.

Jamie Braidwood24 February 2026 05:00

What's next for Manchester United?

Michael Carrick’s side host Crystal Palace on Sunday - the Eagles will be playing in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Then, there’s a short turnaround before Manchester United go to Newcastle on Wednesday.

Jamie Braidwood24 February 2026 04:00