Sesko Stuns Fulham with Late Winner
as Carrick’s United March On

Manchester, 2 Feb 2026 (ONA) — A
brilliant stoppage-time strike from Benjamin Sesko secured a dramatic 3-2
victory for Manchester United over Fulham at Old Trafford, extending Michael
Carrick’s perfect start to three consecutive English Premier League (EPL) wins
and propelling the team back into the UEFA Champions League places.

In a match preceded by a fan protest,
United appeared in control after goals from Casemiro and Matheus Cunha either
side of half-time established a commanding lead. However, Fulham mounted a
stunning late comeback. Raúl Jiménez converted a precise penalty with five
minutes remaining, before Kevin Mbabu appeared to have snatched a point with a
thunderous strike into the top corner in the 88th minute.

The drama continued deep into nine
minutes of added time, largely accrued from two lengthy VAR interventions—one
of which overturned a United penalty and another that disallowed a Fulham goal.
In the final moments, Sesko proved the hero, controlling a Bruno Fernandes pass
before drilling a clinical finish into the corner to send Old Trafford into
raptures.

The victory marks a significant
milestone for interim manager Michael Carrick, who has achieved a trio of
league wins in just three matches—a feat his predecessor, Rúben Amorim, took 36
games to accomplish during his only winning sequence at the club.

The result sees United climb back
into the EPL top four as Carrick’s resurgent side continues its impressive run
of form.

— Ends/Khalid