Sesko’s nonchalance late strike show of resilience that enhances Carrick’s cause | Barney Ronay
The Guardian · 2026-03-02 · archive
The winning run may be over but his Manchester United team showed fight until the end against West HamOn nights such as these it can feel as though football is choosing to remind you of its true nature. Which is, it turns out, the most gloriously perverse, slow-burn, 400‑miles‑from‑home, 10.15pm on a Tuesday, waving your arms in the air, gripped‑with‑final‑plot‑twist-ecstasy pursuit ever devised.For Manchester United’s travelling support this game must have felt like a slow-motion strangulation. Your team have had two shots on target all night. They’re 1-0 down against relegation-haunted West Ham – 95 minutes have passed. Narratives are...
The Story So Far
West Ham United’s bid to secure a crucial victory in their battle against relegation ended in dramatic circumstances during a match against Manchester United. The Hammers maintained a one-goal advantage deep into stoppage time, having limited the visiting side to very few scoring opportunities. However, the situation changed in the ninety-fifth minute when a last-minute effort from Sesko altered the final outcome. This late goal ensured the visitors salvaged a result, frustrating a West Ham side that had been moments away from a full three-point haul. The result highlighted the tenacity of the team managed by Carrick following their recent run of form.
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