Sesko strikes again as United edge Everton | OneFootball

Benjamin Sesko delivered again from the bench as Manchester United edged Everton 1-0 to solidify their position in the Premier League’s top four.

The Slovenia international, once more introduced as a substitute by Michael Carrick, proved the difference in a game short on clear opportunities. His decisive moment arrived in the 71st minute, finishing off a rapid transition that began deep in United territory.

After helping spark the break, Sesko fed the ball on before Matheus Cunha released Bryan Mbeumo with a precise long pass. Continuing his surge forward, Sesko broke beyond the Everton back line and guided a composed first-time finish beyond Jordan Pickford.

It was a flash of clinical quality in an otherwise attritional contest. The Toffes had threatened sporadically, with Harrison Armstrong forcing a smart stop from Senne Lammens and Michael Keane trying his luck from range late on. Earlier, James Tarkowski had rescued the hosts with a goal-line clearance to deny Amad Diallo.

United, however, made their one clear opening count. Sesko’s latest contribution maintains Carrick’s impressive start in charge and lifts the visitors further clear in fourth place, while Everton’s struggles at home continue.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Missed opportunity. Diogo Dalot from Manchester United attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area...

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Missed opportunity. Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that was nearly on target but ultimately went wide. The assist came from Diogo Dalot.

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Missed opportunity! Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal. The assist came from Amad Diallo.

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Opportunity wasted. Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United took a left-footed shot from within the six-yard box, but it went wide to the left.

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Opportunity wasted. Casemiro from Manchester United attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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GOAL Manchester United: Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) scores!

Benjamin Sesko scores goal number 7 in the competition (22 matches) Benjamin Sesko scores goal number 9 for his team (25 matches)

Manchester United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Everton. Benjamin Sesko scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the right corner of the net. The assist comes from Bryan Mbeumo, who set him up after a quick counterattack.

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Missed opportunity. Idrissa Gueye from Everton attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide.

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Missed opportunity! Idrissa Gueye from Everton took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but failed to find the target following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted! Beto of Everton heads the ball from close range but sends it over the bar. The assist came from James Garner, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match