Benjamin Sesko scored a dramatic winner in the 99th minute to give Manchester United a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford. The result marks Michael Carrick's third straight win as interim head coach. United came from behind after Fulham equalized late, extending their positive run since Ruben Amorim's departure.
Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-2 win against Fulham in the Premier League at Old Trafford, thanks to Benjamin Sesko's stunning stoppage-time strike. The match, played on February 1, 2026, saw United take an early lead through Casemiro's header from a controversial free-kick in the 19th minute. The free-kick was awarded after a VAR review overturned an initial penalty decision for a perceived holding offence by Fulham's Jorge Cuenca on Matheus Cunha outside the box. Fulham manager Marco Silva was booked for protesting the call.
United doubled their advantage in the 60th minute when Casemiro played a no-look pass to Cunha, who thrashed the ball past Bernd Leno. However, Fulham mounted a comeback, pulling one back in the 82nd minute via Raúl Jiménez's penalty after Harry Maguire fouled the striker. Substitute Kevin then equalized in the 90th minute with a curled shot into the top corner following a one-two with Ryan Sessegnon.
With nine minutes of added time, Sesko, introduced as a substitute, headed against the post early in his stint but redeemed himself by rifling home Bruno Fernandes' cross in the 99th minute for the winner. 'That was unbelievable. Scoring at home and scoring the winner is unbelievable,' Sesko told Sky Sports. Carrick praised the 22-year-old, who joined from RB Leipzig for £73.7m last summer: 'He's a big talent... I'm so pleased for him. He really deserves it.'
The victory moves United into the top four. Carrick, who replaced Amorim, noted improved team work rate and individual coaching for Sesko by Travis Binnion. Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe expressed frustration: 'We got a bit unlucky today... We have to stick together.' Outside the stadium, fans protested against owners the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe with banners and clown masks.
