Overview
- Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score in the 71st minute at Everton, sealing a 1-0 win that lifted Manchester United into the top four and stretched Michael Carrick’s run to five wins and one draw from six matches.
- Carrick’s side has beaten Manchester City and Arsenal in this spell, and Opta’s model now puts United’s chance of a top‑five finish at 72 percent, according to The Independent.
- Gary Neville reiterated that United should pursue a “best in class” head coach even as Carrick’s case strengthens, while Gus Poyet advised waiting until season’s end to judge a permanent appointment.
- Analysis highlighted Carrick’s earlier-than-usual change at Everton to introduce Sesko, whose recent substitute cameos have produced decisive goals, and Carrick said he has a strong relationship with the striker and is managing his development.
- Separate reports state Barcelona hold an option near £26m to buy loanee Marcus Rashford and that his agent met sporting director Deco as Barca explore negotiating a lower fee.