Benjamin Sesko scores the only goal of the game (Peter Byrne/PA)It was enough to secure a fifth win in six matches and move United into fourth, only three points behind Aston Villa. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick embraces Benjamin Sesko (Peter Byrne/PA)The goal owed plenty to Matheus Cunha’s searching pass from deep in his own half to isolate Bryan Mbeumo one-on-one with Michael Keane, the forward having the pace to go past the centre-back and square for Sesko to emphatically convert. The goal came during the best passage of play from Everton, who had spent the first half competing but not threatening only to come out after the break and immediately create their best chance. It made up for a lacklustre first half, which United dominated without capitalising. After Cunha’s shot had escaped Pickford but not the covering Tarkowski, the visitors failed to advance against a back four which had midfielder James Garner at right-back and centre-half Jarrad Branthwaite on the left.

Source: Express February 23, 2026 22:15 UTC