Everton 0-1 Manchester United: Sesko Strikes as United Move into Top Four
Manchester United continued their impressive run under Michael Carrick tonight, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. In a match defined by tactical patience and defensive resilience, a second-half strike from Benjamin Sesko proved to be the difference.
Match Summary
The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides struggling to find a breakthrough. Everton, managed by former United boss David Moyes, looked disciplined and restricted United’s fluid attacking trio of Mbeumo, Cunha, and Amad.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 72nd minute. Following a cleared Everton corner, United launched a devastating counter-attack. Matheus Cunha played a sublime cross-field ball to Bryan Mbeumo, who slipped a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Benjamin Sesko. The Slovenian striker finished with clinical precision, firing low into the bottom-right corner to send the traveling fans into raptures.
Key Moments & Standout Performers
The Goal (72′): A “Solskjaer-esque” counter-attack that transitioned from defense to goal in seconds.
Senne Lammens: The United goalkeeper was called into action late in the game, making a vital save from a Michael Keane long-range effort to preserve the clean sheet.
Leny Yoro: Stepping in for the injured Lisandro Martinez, the young defender looked composed alongside Harry Maguire, neutralizing Everton’s physical threats.
The Table Standings
With this win, Manchester United leapfrog Chelsea to reclaim 4th place in the Premier League table with 48 points. Everton remains in 8th place, still firmly in the hunt for European football but frustrated by their faltering home form.
Lineups
Everton: Pickford; Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Branthwaite; Gueye, Iroegbunam; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, Armstrong; Barry.
Man Utd: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo. (Subs used: Sesko)
