Manchester United beat Fulham after Benjamin Sesko scored a 94th-minute winner after coming off the bench at Old Trafford to replace Matheus Cunha as a second-half substitute
Michael Carrick celebrates with Benjamin Sesko after a match
Michael Carrick was delighted for Benjamin Sesko after the striker's match-winning goal(Image: Getty Images)
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Benjamin Sesko took part in a post-match session on the Old Trafford pitch barely half an hour after scoring the winning goal for Manchester United against Fulham.
Travis Binnion put Sesko and the other substitutes through their paces under the lights inside an almost-empty stadium. A few remaining and a smattering of stewards were the only audience they had.
The scene was a comedown for Sesko, who sent tens of thousands of supporters into delirium after scoring the 94th-minute winner. However, it is a demonstration of the player's commitment and a reminder of his lack of playing time under Michael Carrick.
Sesko started six consecutive matches and scored three goals in his two games for Darren Fletcher before being an unused substitute throughout the Manchester derby. The striker also played just ten minutes in United's win over Arsenal after replacing the injured Patrick Dorgu.
That lack of game time has also coincided with Amad and Bryan Mbeumo becoming available again after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations. Sesko, however, has again staked a claim to start after Mbeumo misfired up front.
He told Sky Sports: "That was unbelievable. Scoring at home and scoring the winner is unbelievable.
"I've been dreaming about that and dreaming that I can do that. We all know as a team how important these results are.
"We are on a really great run right now, and we are just hoping that we can continue to work hard like that to win games. I'm really happy that I could help the team out. We can continue our streak now."
Sesko also spoke about Carrick telling the team to play with freedom. He said: "It's true, he has said these things many times to the team.
"That's exactly what we are doing. But it's not just that, you can see how much we work hard for each other without the ball, and that also contributes to good results in the end.
"The work rate is definitely different; everyone is on point and covering their spaces. In the end, that's what counts.
"The aim is to continue like this. We want to focus on our work and what we have to do.
"We have worked hard like we are and focus on every moment. All of this is going to lead to great results."