{"id":43657,"date":"2026-02-23T19:35:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/benjamin-sesco-may-have-scored-the-winning-goal-but-one-player-made-all-the-difference-against-everton\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T19:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:35:15","slug":"benjamin-sesco-may-have-scored-the-winning-goal-but-one-player-made-all-the-difference-against-everton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/benjamin-sesco-may-have-scored-the-winning-goal-but-one-player-made-all-the-difference-against-everton\/","title":{"rendered":"Benjamin Sesco may have scored the winning goal, but one player made all the difference against Everton"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/benjamin-sesco-may-have-scored-the-winning-goal-but-one-player-made-all-the-difference-against-everton\/#Matheus_Cunhas_incredible_performance_against_Everton\" >Matheus Cunha&#8217;s incredible performance against Everton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/benjamin-sesco-may-have-scored-the-winning-goal-but-one-player-made-all-the-difference-against-everton\/#Michael_Carrick_is_yet_to_lose_a_game_as_Manchester_United_manager\" >Michael Carrick is yet to lose a game as Manchester United manager<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Backpage has been dominated by Benjamin Sesco&#8217;s recent heroics off the bench, but it was also thanks to Matheus Cunha&#8217;s tireless, all-out effort that Manchester United won 1-0 against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Slovenian striker may have secured the three points with a &#8220;relentless finish&#8221; in the 71st minute, but it was Cunha&#8217;s tactical discipline and singular momentary vision that laid the foundations for Michael Carrick&#8217;s latest victory.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 612px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matheus_Cunhas_incredible_performance_against_Everton\"><\/span>Matheus Cunha&#8217;s incredible performance against Everton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starting on the left, Cunha produced what many called his most complete performance in a United shirt.<\/p>\n<p>His talent is often praised, but what stood out Monday night was his grit.<\/p>\n<p>According to Statman Dave, Cunha made an incredible contribution with 11 saves in 94 minutes, including a goal-saving block on James Garner seconds before United&#8217;s winning counter-attack.<\/p>\n<p>Luke Shaw was able to move forward thanks to his defensive work rate, while Everton&#8217;s Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner remained mostly silent.<\/p>\n<p>However, his most decisive contribution was offensive. Cunha intercepted a loose ball deep in his own half and released Brian Mbeumo with a brilliant cross-field pass.<\/p>\n<p>Mbeumo&#8217;s subsequent square ball found Sesco, who scored his third goal in four games.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michael_Carrick_is_yet_to_lose_a_game_as_Manchester_United_manager\"><\/span>Michael Carrick is yet to lose a game as Manchester United manager<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The victory extended Michael Carrick&#8217;s impressive start as Manchester United caretaker manager.<\/p>\n<p>Since replacing Ruben Amorim on January 13, Carrick has overseen six unbeaten Premier League games (five wins, one loss) and is yet to taste defeat.<\/p>\n<p>Under Carrick&#8217;s guidance, United regained their place in the top four with a three-point lead over Chelsea and Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>The former midfielder has instilled a new resilience in the team, evidenced by the team&#8217;s ability to continue producing results late in games.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backpage has been dominated by Benjamin Sesco&#8217;s recent heroics off the bench, but it was also thanks to Matheus Cunha&#8217;s tireless, all-out effort that Manchester United won 1-0 against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. 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