Manchester United Beat Everton to Move into the Top Four Under Michael Carrick, A Big Win in the Premier League Race

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A single sharp moment changed a flat afternoon on Merseyside. Benjamin Sesko stepped off the bench and delivered again. His late strike earned Manchester United a gritty 1–0 win over Everton in the Premier League. The result pushed United into fourth place and strengthened belief under Michael Carrick.

The goal came in the 71st minute. Sesko started the move from deep in his own half. He passed the ball to Matheus Cunha and ran forward quickly. Bryan Mbeumo then played a perfect pass into his path. Sesko stayed calm and finished well. That single goal was enough.

United Climb Into Top Four


The win pushed Manchester United up to fourth place in the league table. The club now sits three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool. Only the top five teams will qualify for next season’s Champions League. The battle remains tight.

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Sesko joined United from RB Leipzig for £74 million. His early months were tough. He scored only two goals in his first 22 games. Many questioned his form. Now the story looks very different. He has scored six goals in his last seven matches. He has not started any games under Michael Carrick, but he keeps making an impact from the bench.

Carrick’s Unbeaten Run Builds Confidence


Carrick has changed the mood at the club. Since taking charge after Rúben Amorim left, he has stayed unbeaten in six matches. United has won five of those games. The team also looks stronger in defence. They have kept three clean sheets in six games. Before that, clean sheets were rare.
Everton hoped to impress at their new 52,000-seat Hill Dickinson Stadium. The fans created a loud atmosphere. However, the home side struggled to create clear chances. Jordan Pickford made a good save from Amad Diallo in the first half. Later, Senne Lammens denied Michael Keane with a strong stop from long range.

Everton’s Home Struggles Continue


Everton pushed forward in the final minutes but could not score. The club has now gone seven home matches without a win. The poor run continues to hurt their hopes of finishing in the European places.

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This match will not be remembered for style. It will be remembered for one sharp counterattack and one confident finish. Benjamin Sesko delivered again when Manchester United needed him most. Under Michael Carrick, belief continues to grow as the Premier League season moves toward a tense finish.