7M - Sesko Secures Late Victory for Manchester United Against Fulham

Benjamin Sesko's mesmerizing pirouette and finish in stoppage time clinched a dramatic win for Manchester United over Fulham, etching the moment into fans' memories at Old Trafford.

The game took a tense turn just three minutes earlier when Kevin curled in a stunning equalizer past Senne Lammens, silencing the home crowd and seemingly gifting Fulham a hard-earned point. The away supporters exploded in celebration, but the tide quickly turned when Bruno Fernandes charged down the right, delivering a cross that Sesko skillfully finished, igniting pure joy among United fans.

Interim manager Michael Carrick expressed his elation, saying, "It's the best feeling. Some of the best moments as a United player come from elation like that. There's something unique about winning in front of the Stretford End; it deepens the connection with the fans."

Sesko's goal was the third in a thrilling second half. The first came from Matheus Cunha, whose dramatic celebration after scoring echoed the enthusiasm seen at the venue over the years. After a clever no-look pass from Casemiro, Cunha beat Bernd Leno with a powerful strike, delighting fans and setting the stage for United's resurgence.

As the match progressed, Fulham appeared improved and equalized through a late penalty from Raúl Jiménez after Harry Maguire fouled him. Kevin's earlier goal briefly sparked hopes for Fulham, but United ultimately claimed victory.

This marks United's third consecutive win under Carrick, a display characterized by aggressive play and several first-half penalty claims. Referee John Brooks navigated a contentious decision-making process, leading to a mix of misjudgments and a VAR review that led to Casemiro's opener, amidst protests from Fulham's manager Marco Silva.

Silva voiced his discontent, stating, "The penalty was given for the tackle, but the VAR found a different foul. That initial decision set the tone for a series of poor calls."

The match demonstrated United's fluidity, exemplified by Kobbie Mainoo's assist, which almost found Fernandes, and a quick exchange culminating in Cunha's memorable goal.

Fulham's resurgence in the second half showcased missed chances and an intensity not seen earlier. The thrilling gameplay featured Cunha's strike, the disallowed goal from Cuenca, and Sesko hitting the post before sealing the win.

In an off-field development, the 1958 fan group organized a protest against the club's ownership, gathering around 500 supporters to voice their concerns.