Manchester United’s Benjamin Sesko scored his second Premier League goal as the Red Devils edged past Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford. The Slovenian striker, signed for a reported £30 million from Red Bull Salzburg, netted in the 25th minute after a Mads Bech Sorensen error. The visitors equalised through Yoane Wissa in the 63rd minute, but a late goal from Antony sealed the win for Erik ten Hag’s side.
The match saw Manchester United’s Michael Carrick deploy Brentford’s Ivan Toney through the middle in an attempt to exploit the visitors’ defensive vulnerabilities. However, it was Sesko who ultimately proved the difference-maker, showcasing his clinical finishing skills in front of goal.
Key moments
Manchester United’s victory was built on a strong defensive display, with their backline marshalled by the experienced Raphael Varane. The Red Devils’ midfield trio of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Fred worked tirelessly to control the tempo of the game, allowing Sesko to make his mark on the match.
Reaction
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised his team’s resilience and determination, saying: “We had to dig deep to get the win, but I’m proud of the players for showing the character to come out on top.”
With the win, Manchester United move up to 11th in the Premier League table, while Brentford remain 14th. The Bees will look to bounce back from this defeat when they face Newcastle United next weekend.
Up next
Manchester United travel to Anfield to face Liverpool on April 30, kick-off 8pm BST.
References
- Sky
- AS
