Benjamin Sesko needed just 13 minutes off the bench to remind everyone why Manchester United paid a premium to bring him to Old Trafford. His headed goal against Everton secured a hard-fought victory and, more importantly, vaulted United into the Champions League places.
The 1-0 win over Everton on February 23 wasn’t pretty, but it was exactly the kind of result that separates top-four finishers from the rest.
The super-sub strikes again
Michael Carrick introduced Sesko in the 58th minute with the match locked at 0-0. The Slovenian forward wasted little time making his presence felt.
In the 71st minute, a swift counter-attack involving Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo carved Everton’s defense open. Sesko finished the move with a header that left Everton’s goalkeeper with no chance.
