Michael Carrick hailed Benjamin Sesko’s “unbelievable finish” after the super-sub’s last-gasp volley snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham. Six minutes into stoppage time, the Slovenian striker rifled Bryan Mbeumo’s cross into the top corner, denying the Hammers a vital victory in their fight against the drop.
This marked the second time Sesko has delivered from the bench under Carrick, following his decisive late winner against Fulham. The interim boss praised the striker’s impact, noting that while the starting eleven has performed well, Sesko is “ready to kick on” after proving his goal-scoring pedigree in training.
“It’s some goal to generate that power and accuracy from such an angle,” Carrick remarked, admitting he wasn’t surprised by the quality shown. He emphasized that despite the emotional nature of the game, the moment was significant for both the player’s confidence and the club’s momentum.
The result ended United’s bid for a fifth straight league win, but they remain unbeaten under Carrick with 13 points from a possible 15. While the manager admitted his side wasn’t at their best, he remained positive, noting that “finding a way to get a point” is a testament to the squad’s character.
For West Ham, the late equalizer was pure heartbreak after Tomas Soucek’s second-half strike had put them on the verge of climbing toward safety. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo urged his disappointed players to bounce back quickly, insisting that their defensive performance against a “very good team” was a platform to build on.
