Overview
- Michael Carrick said Sesko’s usage is “a real positive,” stressing squad balance as Manchester United have gone five wins and a draw under him to sit fourth.
- Sesko has not started a Premier League match since his brace at Burnley under Darren Fletcher, yet he has three goals in his last four substitute appearances.
- He delivered the 71st‑minute winner at Everton on February 23, part of a run in which his late strikes have directly earned United multiple points.
- Pundits Gary Neville and Roy Keane urged giving him a start, Gary Lineker praised his pace and presence, and Alan Shearer cautioned judgement until he starts regularly.
- Opta data showed a 35.3 km/h top speed during the Everton goal sequence, second this season at United behind Bryan Mbeumo’s 36.3 km/h, as Palace visit Old Trafford on Sunday.