Manchester United missed some big players for their Premier League clash against Fulham but Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score a dramatic winner
Mason Mount
Mason Mount missed Manchester United's win over Fulham(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)
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Manchester United took another step towards a top-four finish on Sunday afternoon as they left it late to beat Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League.
Benjamin Sesko's dramatic late winner after Kevin thought he rescued a point in injury time strengthened United's bid of Champions League football. The striker came off the bench and converted Bruno Fernandes' cross inside the area to make it three wins in three for Michael Carrick.
The win came despite United missing Patrick Dorgu and Mason Mount. Dorgu was forced to miss the game after suffering an injury in the 3-2 win against Arsenal, while Mount was out of the squad due to a knock picked up in training.
Here, the Manchester Evening News rounds up the latest injury news and when players are expected to return to the field of play...
Mason Mount
Mount played a part in the 2-0 win over Manchester City but was an unused substitute at Arsenal. However, he was left out of the squad against Fulham due to a knock.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Carrick said: "Just took a bit of a knock in training, it is nothing serious, he will be back very very soon."
Possible return date: Tottenham (H) - Premier League at 12.30pm.
Matthijs de Ligt
Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal battles for possession with Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt remains absent for Manchester United after an injury setback(Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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The central defender has been missing with a back injury since November and is yet to return. He suffered a 'setback' ahead of the 3-2 win over Arsenal.
Before the Fulham game, Carrick confirmed that De Ligt was still not training with the squad. "Just working through the process of getting him back as soon as we can."
Possible return date: February
Patrick Dorgu
Dorgu was forced off late in the 3-2 win over Arsenal, and Carrick confirmed that the wing-back, who had been playing as a winger, will spend some time on the sidelines.
However, no timeframe for his return was given. "Pat unfortunately is going to be out for a period of time. Still working through how long that is going to be.
"Disappointing because he has had such a big couple of weeks, we weren't sure if it was a little bit of cramp or if it was something more serious, at the moment it is looking a little bit more of a serious note. A few weeks out, how many weeks?
"We will have to wait and see. It is disappointing for all of us and Pat, he is in such a good place but unfortunately it is part of football and something you have got to work through and get him back as soon as we can."
Possible return date: Late February.
Joshua Zirkzee
Zirkzee hasn't played under Carrick yet, but returned to the squad for Fulham after returning to training. He was left on the bench and was spotted celebrating with Sesko in injury time.
Possible return date: Tottenham (H) - Premier League at 12.30pm.