Michael Carrick’s reaction to Manchester United’s wild 3-2 win over Fulham at Old Trafford was focused on match-winning scorer Benjamin Sesko and the challenge provided by the visitors.
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United led 2-0 against the run of play but defended so well until Harry Maguire conceded a late penalty and Kevin scored a wonderful goal to deliver a shock 2-2 score line.
But Bruno Fernandes’ second assist of the game was turned into a stoppage-time winner from Benjamin Sesko in beautiful fashion.
The English manager is now 3-for-3 with his old club in the Premier League, scoring wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and now Fulham.
Michael Carrick reaction — Manchester United boss speaks after blown 2-0 lead, Sesko’s marvelous winner
Throw back to another era? “I’ve said it before the City game. It’s a special place and it does special things.. Credit to the boys we know today was going to be really tough. We were getting questions about breaking down a low block and we knew it was never going to be like that.”
“Going into the game I was well aware of how good Fulham are. The way they are playing we were going to have answer a lot of questions. We did that for a lot of it. The boys put in a big effort. To build a lead, and get pegged back then go and get a winner. I’m so delighted for Ben. To win the game in front of the Stretford End, there’s not much better than that.
Great moment for Benjamin Sesko: “The life of a striker, not that I know too much about it. You gotta be in there to take the chances. Sometimes you miss the chances but he’s done a lot of great work in the past few weeks. That’s what you get — you get your reward. And having the carrot to miss one, and to finish another. He’ll remember that for quite a long time.”
What can this mean? “This was a big game. They are a good team, just close behind us in the league. Every game is a big game and we have to treat it like that and we will do. Today was a tough one, if not tougher because everyone expected that it would be different, but we didn’t and we got it in the end.”
Benjamin Sesko reaction — Manchester United striker speaks after winning goal
How did it feel to score in stoppage time in front of the Stretford End? “It was unbelievable. Scoring at home, the winner. I’ve been dreaming about, that I could do that. It’s unbelievable.”
How big is this for you? “Not just for me but the whole team. It’s really important because we’re in a really great run now. I’m just hoping and believing we can work harder and make it longer.”
Michael Carrick has been stressing to enjoy playing for Man United? “He’s said this many, many times. It’s not just that. You can see without the ball how hard we work and it’s working out in the end. Everyone is on point, covering the space, everything. In the end that’s what counts.”
Casemiro was so good in this game: “Unbelievable player, legend. It’s nice to play with him. It’s also nice to listen to him when he gives advise. His work rate is unbelievable and we are grateful to him.”
How high can this team climb? “Just to continue like this, focus on our work like this. Being focused in every single moment will lead to greater results.”