Hits and misses: Sesko form is symbolic of Man Utd's revival as Spurs issues sustain

Analysis Benjamin Sesko's form is symbolic of Manchester United's revival under Michael Carrick - Hits and misses The Sky Sports football writers analyse Sunday's Premier League action as Benjamin Sesko continues his hot streak as Man Utd stay unbeaten; Tottenham woes continue under Igor Tudor and Nottingham Forest's goalscoring problem leaves them on the teetering edge of Premier League survival Sunday 1 March 2026 20:25, UK What better symbol of Man Utd's revival than Sesko form Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace Little embodies the resurgence of Manchester United under Michael Carrick than the form of Benjamin Sesko. Half of the forward's goals this season have come since the head coach's appointment across only six matches and all four have been decisive ones. Sesko's winner against Crystal Palace was only the latest but was the first since being trusted to start for his new boss - as he showed he can be more than just a super-sub. As it happened | Teams | Stats The work Carrick and his backroom staff have clearly done with the 22-year-old on the training pitch is paying off, and the confidence instilled in him is just as plain to see. Before a double against Burnley in Darren Fletcher's final game as interim Sesko had scored only two from 10 previous starts at Old Trafford. Carrick inherited a player who had already undergone half a season of adaptation to the Premier League, but he deserves huge credit for polishing what was a real rough diamond in that first part of the campaign. Also See: Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract Live Premier League table Watch FREE Premier League highlights Premier League fixtures It would have been easy for Sesko to have become frustrated for much of his most recent match-winning performance after managing only seven touches in the opening 35 minutes, but he remained patient to register four shots includin...