Manchester United are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Benjamin Sesko after the striker was forced off at half-time during Sunday's dramatic victory over Liverpool. Despite finding the net in the first half, the Slovenian international was unable to continue after a collision left interim boss Michael Carrick with a significant selection headache.
Manchester United’s high-stakes clash with Liverpool was ignited by a moment of massive VAR controversy at Old Trafford. Benjamin Sesko doubled the Red Devils' lead in the first half, but only after a lengthy review regarding a potential handball left fans and players alike waiting in suspense. The Premier League have released a statement explaining why the goal was allowed to stand.
Benjamin Sesko has sent a clear message to the Manchester United hierarchy, urging the club to hand Michael Carrick the manager's job on a permanent basis. The Slovenian striker has flourished under the interim boss and believes the former midfielder has completely transformed the atmosphere at Old Trafford.
Benjamin Sesko has set his sights on silverware at Manchester United after a productive debut season at Old Trafford. The Slovenia international believes the club is heading in the right direction under the guidance of interim manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has urged the Old Trafford hierarchy to pursue a summer deal for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The former midfielder believes the Nigeria international would be an upgrade on Benjamin Sesko, who he does not believe has what it takes to be United's long-term No.9.
Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has sent a clear message to Manchester United, insisting he will not be "pushed around" regarding Benjamin Sesko’s international availability. The highly-rated striker has withdrawn from the current squad to manage a fitness issue, but his national team boss is demanding more respect from the Old Trafford giants.
Benjamin Sesko is beginning to live up to the hype at Manchester United, with club legend Dimitar Berbatov claiming the striker now possesses a genuine "fear factor". After a slow start to life at Old Trafford, the Slovenia international has emerged as a key figure in United's resurgence under Michael Carrick.
Michael Owen has cast doubt over Benjamin Sesko’s long-term future as Manchester United’s primary centre-forward, despite the Slovenian's recent resurgence under Michael Carrick. The former England striker believes the £74 million signing lacks the elite quality required to anchor a sustained Premier League title challenge. While Sesko’s form has improved significantly in recent weeks, Owen insists an "upgrade" will be necessary if the Red Devils want to return to the summit of English football.
Benjamin Sesko’s representative has hit out at the "super-sub" label currently attached to the Manchester United forward. Despite a prolific start to 2026 as mainly an impact player from the bench, Elvis Basanovic insists the Slovenian is a complete striker who deserves more respect.
Manchester United duo Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo have withdrawn from international duty with injuries, the club has confirmed. The pair have been crucial to the Red Devils' recent turnaround, helping to fire Michael Carrick's side up to third in the Premier League, but will now spend the March break at home rather than represent Slovenia and Cameroon respectively.
Ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has apologised for his previous criticism of Benjamin Sesko amid the Manchester United forward's improved form under Michael Carrick. Having once claimed that Sesko was "not good enough" for a club the size of United, Sherwood admitted he has been proven wrong by the 22-year-old’s recent performances. The pundit praised the "attitude" shown by Sesko during his resurgence.
Manchester United made a special pitch to Benjamin Sesko which convinced him to join the Red Devils over Newcastle despite the Magpies offering him a higher salary. Sesko was the subject of interest from Arsenal and Newcastle last summer before opting to move to Old Trafford in a £74 million ($99m) signing and after a slow start he is beginning to pay off the fee with a spate of goals since January.
Michael Carrick’s audition for the permanent Manchester United job received a further boost on Sunday as the Old Trafford faithful made their feelings clear during a gritty 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. Since stepping in as interim boss, the former midfield maestro has overseen a remarkable transformation in fortunes, with the Red Devils now climbing into third place in the Premier League table. Supporters serenaded their former captain towards full-time of the contest, with United having extended his unbeaten run to seven matches.
Manchester United came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday that lifts them to third place in the Premier League table. The Red Devils were not at their best for much of the afternoon, but benefitted from a Maxence Lacroix red card to turn the game around in the second half through goals from Bruno Fernandes and the in-form Benjamin Sesko.
Benjamin Sesko has revealed the truth about rumours he has been taking shooting advice from Dimitar Berbatov amid his scoring hot streak for Manchester United. Sesko fired the Red Devils to a priceless 1-0 win at Everton on Monday, scoring his sixth goal in seven appearances and his eighth in total as he continues to pay off his £74m ($100m) transfer fee since arriving from RB Leipzig last summer.
