English Premier League

FT Monday, February 23, 2026
Manchester United WWWWD 1
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Everton WDDWL 0
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Hill Dickinson Stadium · 52,326 att. · USA Net

Match Report

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Sesko sends Manchester United past Everton into top 4

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko came to Michael Carrick's rescue for the third time in four matches after arriving from the bench to score the only goal in the 1-0 victory at Everton.

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Team Stats

7
Fouls
12
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Offsides
1
1
Corner Kicks
10
4
Saves
1
52.2
Possession
47.8
11
SHOTS
12
3
ON GOAL
4
0.3
On Target %
0.3
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
388
Accurate Passes
316
483
Passes
413
0.8
Pass Completion %
0.8
1
Accurate Crosses
5
6
Crosses
35
0.2
Cross %
0.1
59
Long Balls
55
23
Accurate Long Balls
21
0.4
Long Balls %
0.4
2
Blocked Shots
6
8
Effective Tackles
8
12
Tackles
18
0.7
Tackle %
0.4
8
Interceptions
14
38
Effective Clearances
13
38
Clearances
13

Highlights

01:19 Hutchison backs Man United in race for Premier League top four Watch on ESPN 01:12 Michael Carrick: Benjamin Šeško is playing with great confidence and belief Watch on ESPN

Head to Head

MAN leads series 2-1-2

Lineups

EVE · 4-2-3-1

  1. 1Jordan PickfordG
  2. 5Michael KeaneCD-L
  3. 6James TarkowskiCD-R
  4. 32Jarrad BranthwaiteLB
  5. 37James GarnerRB
  6. 22Kiernan Dewsbury-HallAM
  7. 42Tim IroegbunamLM
  8. 27Idrissa GueyeRM
  9. 11Thierno BarryF
  10. 45Harrison ArmstrongAM-L
  11. 10Iliman NdiayeAM-R

MAN · 4-2-3-1

  1. 31Senne LammensG
  2. 5Harry MaguireCD-L
  3. 15Leny YoroCD-R
  4. 23Luke ShawLB
  5. 2Diogo DalotRB
  6. 8Bruno FernandesAM
  7. 37Kobbie MainooLM
  8. 18CasemiroRM
  9. 19Bryan MbeumoF
  10. 10Matheus CunhaAM-L
  11. 16Amad DialloAM-R

Timeline

  1. 58' Substitution, Manchester United. Benjamin Sesko replaces Amad Diallo.
  2. 71' Goal! Everton 0, Manchester United 1. Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bryan Mbeumo following a fast break.
  3. 73' Substitution, Everton. Tyrique George replaces Harrison Armstrong.
  4. 77' Jordan Pickford (Everton) is shown the yellow card.
  5. 77' Substitution, Manchester United. Noussair Mazraoui replaces Bryan Mbeumo because of an injury.
  6. 79' Substitution, Everton. Beto replaces Tim Iroegbunam.
  7. 83' James Tarkowski (Everton) is shown the yellow card.
  8. 84' Harry Maguire (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
  9. 90'+2' Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  10. 90'+5' Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  11. 90'+5' Substitution, Manchester United. Ayden Heaven replaces Matheus Cunha.

Premier League News

All news
Video Do Man United need to make a decision on Carrick's future? Do Man United need to make a decision on Carrick's future? News Rob Dawson Sources: United consider Howe, Nagelsmann to replace under-fire Carrick Manchester United are weighing up replacements with Michael Carrick's future as head coach in serious doubt, sources told ESPN. Video Carrick woes deepen as Bournemouth smash United The pressure on Michael Carrick continues to grow as Manchester United fall to a dispiriting 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. ESPN PA Sunderland stay bottom of PL table after goalless draw with Leeds Sunderland and Leeds were forced to share the spoils in a goalless stalemate at the Stadium of Light.