Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium thanks to Benjamin Sesko’s dramatic stoppage‑time volley, cancelling out West Ham’s second‑half lead and preserving Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start in charge. The game, played on Tuesday evening, looked to be slipping away from United until Sesko’s late intervention secured a point. (theguardian.com)
Sesko’s equaliser came from a late Bryan Mbeumo delivery that the Slovenian met with a composed volley into the top corner, a finish described by observers as both technically exquisite and coolly nonchalant. Reports put the strike deep in added time — around the 95th–96th minute — snatching a point when West Ham appeared set to hold on. (theguardian.com)
West Ham had taken the lead shortly after the interval when Tomas Soucek reacted quickest to a move involving Jarrod Bowen, darting between defenders to tap home from close range. For long spells the match was cagey and low on clear chances, with United struggling to find rhythm until the frantic finale. (theguardian.com)
Carrick’s side lined up in a compact 4-2-3-1 and were intermittently porous but resilient; United had a headed effort ruled out for offside and were repeatedly tested on transitions, with a late defensive cameo from substitute Leny Yoro among the decisive interventions. Carrick praised Sesko’s finish and the team’s spirit after the match, while the club and pundits noted Sesko’s growing confidence following a run of important late goals under the interim manager. (theguardian.com)
The draw keeps United moving without defeat since Carrick took charge and offers a morale boost as the side chase Champions League places, while West Ham will feel hard done by after defending stoutly for long periods. Sesko’s stoppage‑time strike underlined both the fine margins of Premier League fixtures and the value of a forward who can change a game from the bench. (theguardian.com)
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Publish Date: 2026-02-11 03:44:00
