Sesko stunner seals thrilling triumph

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TOTTENHAM Hotspur's Cristian Romero (left) beats Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to a header during their English Premier League encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium yesterday. The match ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw. | AFP

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United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time strike sealed a pulsating 3-2 win over Fulham yesterday.United took the lead through Casemiro’ first-half header and looked in command when Matheus Cunha netted after the interval at Old Trafford.

In an incredible finale, Raul Jimenez’s penalty with five minutes left gave Fulham hope before Kevin's wonder-goal hauled the visitors level in stoppage time.

To United’s immense credit, they hit straight back as the much-maligned Sesko’s fourth goal in his last four games sealed Carrick’s third successive victory. After masterminding surprise wins over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, this remarkable encounter suggested former United midfielder Carrick might have the Midas touch.