Premier League: Manchester United 3 (Casemiro 19, Cunha 56, Sesko 90+4) Fulham 2 (Jimenez 85, Kevin 90+1)Substitute Benjamin Sesko’s emphatic stoppage-time strike secured Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick a dramatic third straight win in charge as Fulham were edged out 3-2 at a rocking Old Trafford. Carrick’s return began with impressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal, but United looked to have blown their chance of another victory after Casemiro and Matheus Cunha goals were cancelled out late on. Summer signing Sesko kept his cool when taking a touch and slamming home in front of the Stretford End, sparking bedlam and propelling United fourth in the Premier League. The decision was overturned by VAR James Bell, with the Premier League match centre saying the on-field decision was for a holding offence that had stopped before going into the box. There was still time for either team to find a winner, but the spoils were shared and Manchester City are now six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Source: The Irish Times February 02, 2026 04:57 UTC