By Francis Onyach - Reporter
Kenya, February 01,2026 - Manchester United won a thrilling Premier League match at Old Trafford by beating Fulham 3-2 thanks to a dramatic late goal from Benjamin Sesko. After leading by two goals earlier in the game, United were pegged back by a strong fightback from the visitors before Sesko’s stoppage-time strike sealed all three points in front of a lively home crowd.
United began well and took an early lead just before the half hour mark. Casemiro opened the scoring with a powerful header from close range in the 19th minute, connecting with a precise delivery to put the hosts ahead. That early goal gave momentum to Michael Carrick’s side, who looked comfortable controlling possession and carving out chances in the first half.
In the second half United extended their advantage through Matheus Cunha, who struck in the 56th minute, capitalising on a precise through ball to make it 2-0 and seemingly put the game out of reach. At that stage it appeared Manchester United would secure a comfortable victory, but Fulham had different ideas.
Fulham fought back with intensity and belief. Raúl Jiménez pulled one back with a penalty in the 85th minute, and just moments later Kevin scored to level the match in the 90th minute, curling a brilliant effort into the corner to stun Old Trafford and set the stage for a dramatic finish.
With momentum swinging in Fulham’s favour, United refused to surrender. In the 94th minute Benjamin Sesko rose to the occasion with a brilliant winner, lashing a shot into the top corner that sent the fans into raptures and confirmed a come-from-behind victory for the Red Devils. That late strike extended Carrick’s unbeaten start as interim manager and marked another dramatic chapter in United’s push towards the top four.
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The win keeps United’s league campaign alive and maintains their recent positive run, while also proving they can find resilience even when under pressure. Carrick’s side showed character to withstand Fulham’s comeback and produce a decisive finish deep into added time.
For Fulham, the performance will be encouraging despite the loss. They showed grit and attacking threat against strong opposition, particularly with their late surge that brought them back into the contest. With a competitive squad and tactical discipline, they remain capable of causing problems for top teams despite falling just short at Old Trafford.
Overall, this match delivered excitement, late drama, and a memorable winning moment from Sesko that kept Manchester United’s Premier League hopes on course.
