Sesko’s Stoppage Time Strike Seals Wild United Win at Old Trafford
- Manchester United survived a stunning late Fulham fightback to seal a dramatic 3-2 Premier League win at Old Trafford, with substitute Benjamin Sesko scoring deep into stoppage time to crown another unforgettable afternoon under Michael Carrick.
Old Trafford has witnessed countless late dramas over the decades, but this one will sit comfortably among the most breathless. Manchester United edged Fulham 3-2 in a contest that twisted and turned right up to the final kick, as Michael Carrick maintained his perfect start with a third straight league win.
United set the tone early and were rewarded in the 19th minute when Casemiro rose highest to power home a header from a Bruno Fernandes free-kick. The Brazilian’s goal, his fifth of the league campaign, capped a dominant opening spell in which Fulham struggled to cope with United’s intensity and set-piece threat.
The hosts continued to press after the break and doubled their advantage just before the hour mark. Casemiro turned provider with a perfectly weighted pass into the box, and Matheus Cunha did the rest, smashing an unstoppable finish into the near-post top corner from a tight angle to make it 2-0.
At that point, United looked comfortable, but Fulham refused to disappear quietly. Marco Silva’s side had a goal ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR check, yet their persistence finally paid off in the 85th minute. Harry Maguire’s sliding challenge on Raul Jimenez resulted in a penalty, and the striker calmly sent the spot-kick into the top corner to give the visitors renewed belief.
Then came chaos. In the first minute of added time, substitute Kevin stunned the home crowd with a sensational curling strike from the edge of the area, drawing Fulham level and threatening to snatch the momentum entirely.
Old Trafford, however, had one final roar left. With the clock deep into stoppage time, another substitute, Benjamin Sesko, pounced inside the box, spun sharply and rifled a decisive finish into the roof of the net to restore United’s lead and send the stadium into raptures.
Despite Fulham finishing with a higher expected goals tally, United held firm through a nervy finale to claim all three points. The victory lifts Carrick’s side inside the Premier League top four and equals the longest winning run achieved by his predecessor, while reinforcing the growing sense of belief around the club.
Fulham drop to eighth but leave Manchester with their heads high after contributing to a match that will be talked about for a long time.
