February 24, (THEWILL) — Victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium moved Manchester United back into the English Premier League’s top four on Monday, courtesy of a 1-0 triumph over Everton secured by substitute Benjamin Sesko.
The Slovenian striker, who has developed a reputation for decisive contributions from the bench under manager Michael Carrick, made his mark in the 71st minute with a goal of considerable quality.
Matheus Cunha released the ball wide to Bryan Mbeumo, who drew Michael Keane before squaring for Sesko to finish a well-constructed counter-attack.
United’s statistical superiority was clear throughout against the visitors. Despite the margin being narrow, United carried the greater threat in a match that offered limited opportunities to either side.
United goalkeeper Senne Lammens was frequently called upon, producing fine stops from Keane and Tyrique George while holding firm amid a succession of corners into the six-yard box.
At the opposite end, Jordan Pickford denied Sesko a second goal, though the effort proved inconsequential to the final result.
The win extended what has been an encouraging start to Carrick’s tenure at Old Trafford, with United continuing to accumulate points in a manner that has returned them to contention among the division’s leading clubs.
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