US EditionSesko double but Man United held to 2-2 draw at lowly Burnley
Benjamin Sesko scored twice in Darren Fletcher's first match as caretaker manager, but Burnley secured a 2-2 draw with an own goal and a late equalizer.
- On Jan 7 at Turf Moor Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley, with Benjamin Sesko scoring twice in Darren Fletcher's first game as interim manager.
- United started slowly, going behind after 13 minutes when Bashir Humphreys' cross deflected off Ayden Heaven past Casemiro.
- Sesko ended a nine-game drought in the second half from a Bruno Fernandes pass and completed his double 10 minutes later with a superb volley from Patrick Dorgu, while Shea Lacey struck the crossbar late.
- The draw was a setback in United's push for Champions League qualification as Burnley remain eight points adrift of safety, leaving their survival task sizeable.
- Jaidon Anthony's equaliser highlighted defensive lapses that let Burnley back into the match, while Casemiro's subdued display raised questions about United's consistency under Fletcher.
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EPL: 'You're not good enough to play for Man United' - Sherwood tells Sesko despite 2 goals vs Burnley
Former Premier League manager Tim Sherwood has told Manchester United that Benjamin Šeško is not good enough to play for the club. This is despite the striker scoring two goals against Burnley on Wednesday night. The Slovenian found the net as the Red Devils began a new chapter without Ruben Amorim, settling for a draw at Turf Moor. Sherwood made the comments while working as a commentator for Sky Sports during the match. The former Aston Villa …
Sesko double but Man United held to 2-2 draw
Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko scored twice as his team kicked off the post‑Ruben Amorim era with a familiar sense of frustration in a 2-2 Premier League draw at lowly Burnley on Wednesday. United, with interim manager Darren Fletcher in charge, would have climbed to fourth in the table with a win but slipped to seventh on 32 points after a third consecutive draw. Burnley are 19th, eight points adrift of safety. United looked headed for vict…
Benjamin Sesko insisted he was simply "doing his job" after scoring twice against Burnley, but he made no secret of his disappointment after Manchester United's draw at Turf Moor in Darren Fletcher's first game as caretaker manager. The Slovenian forward produced his best performance for United, ending a nine-match goalless streak. His brace gave the visitors the lead, but defensive errors saw Burnley come back to claim a point in the dying minu…
It finally opened up to Benjamin Šešek!
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