Manchester United Vs Fulham: Dramatic Sesko Goal Gives Carrick Third Successive Win In Premier League
It's Michael Carrick time in Manchester. The interim manager has led the Red Devils to three wins on the bounce, and they are now fourth in the English Premier League table. Having defeated Pep Guardiola's team in the Manchester Derby and leaders Arsenal, United wasted no time against visiting Fulham. Veteran Casemiro opened the scoring in the 19th minute, connecting captain Bruno Fernandes' floater for a header, then Matheus Cunha doubled the lead 11 minutes into the second half. But Marco Silva's Cottagers struck in quick succession, from the spot by Raul Jimenez (85') and Kevin (90+1'), to lay open the fixture. Moments later, substitute Benjamin Sesko drilled one into the corner for a dramatic stoppage-time winner for the hosts, assisted by Fernandes, again. A buoyant United will host Tottenham, who shared spoils with Manchester City in the late kick-off, on Saturday, while Fulham welcome Everton the same day.
Manchester United's head coach Michael Carrick celebrates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Fulham's Kevin celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, and Fulham's Calvin Bassey challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester United's Harry Maguire (bottom right) fouls Fulham's Raul Jimenez in the box to give Fulham a penalty kick during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Martin Rickett
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, right, celebrates with Manchester United's Amad Diallo, left, and Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson
Manchester United's Casemiro celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP
Manchester United's Casemiro, top center, scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: Martin Rickett/PA via AP
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