Everton 0-1 Man Utd LIVE – Super sub Sesko strikes again for United

Carrick on Sesko: “Ben’s in a good place at the moment and we’ve had some really good talks about it.”

He adds that they are helping him to “grow and develop” and that he understands the need to be patient.

Man Utd boss Michael Carrick: “I think there’s games where you have to do that and show different sides to your game.

“I expected a period where we’d have to find results. We did it for a point at West Ham and we did it today.

“We had to dig deep and it was a struggle at times, but sometimes they’re the best ones.”

Man Utd match winner Benjamin Sesko speaking to Sky Sports: “For me, it’s important whenever I come on to try and help the team. That is why I’m here. Whether that is five minutes or 90 minutes, it doesn’t really matter. It’s about showing I can deliver if I possibly can and I’m really happy with that.”

Goalkeeper Senne Lammens says United know they were not at their best today but praises his side’s defending and togetherness.

“We know it wasn’t the prettiest one today,” he tells Sky Sports.

“Today was about the hard work, defending together. We know we didn’t do our best, especially first half, it was difficult

“We have to be better on the ball but if we defend well, don’t give balls away then we have the players up top to make the difference.”

It’s all over and United steal all three points. The Reds were far from their best, with most of their stars delivering a sub-par performance. However, Carrick will not mind too much as they take all the points, a night which could perhaps best be described as ‘winning ugly’.

Everton will feel that their performance deserved more than defeat, but it was not to be. The Toffees chances of European football took a hit tonight but there will still be plenty of opportunities to pick up points before the end of the season.

Heaven replaces Cunha.

Another defensive move from Carrick, with just seconds remaining now.

Fernandes is booked for a foul on Dewsbury-Hall, which advantage was played for.

Everton still feel things are not going their way and, with tempers flaring, the referee is in danger of losing control of this game.

Lammens is called into action again, as Beto strikes at goal.

The Everton striker cannot beat the Belgian goalkeeper.

A chance for Sesko to score his second and put this game to bed.

The Slovenian attempts to take it round Pickford but loses possession.

Mazraoui brings down Keane as Everton look to break forward.

The Moroccan is shown a yellow card.

Time is running out now for the hosts as the crowd starts to empty out.

There will be five minutes of additional time played.

There has been chaos in the box every time that Everton have a corner, and the hosts have had a multitude in this second half.

Tarkowski and Maguire both receives yellow cards for their wrestling match.

Keane fires an absolute rocket from the edge of the box.

It is heading for the top corner but Lammens tips it over for a corner.

Mbeumo is replaced by Mazraoui for United.

A defensive change from Carrick and it looks like the hosts will try to defend what they have here on a day where they have not been at the races.

Everton and their supporters feel that a lot of decisions have gone against them tonight.

When the referee orders them to wait before taking a throw-in so United can make a substitution that is not even ready yet, Pickford rushes out of his goal to complain. The Englishman is shown a yellow card.

Moyes makes his first change as Armstrong is replaced by George.

The January signing will hope to make a difference here.

It has been all Everton in this half but United are the team that gets their noses in front.

A long ball from Cunha sees Mbeumo charging down the right-hand side. The Cameroonian spots Sesko completely unmarked in the middle and squares it. The Slovenian striker dispatches the chance confidently and the Reds take the lead.

Tempers boil over momentarily between Fernandes and Armstrong.

No cards are brandished and play will resume with an Everton corner.

Cunha charges forward for United on the break with alongside Sesko and the visitors are through two on one.

However, the dangerous attack comes to an end as the Brazilian slips and completely loses his footing.

Both sides have been sloppy at times, giving up possession far too cheaply.

They are perhaps a little rusty after both having an extending break since their last game without any FA Cup or European fixtures.

Carrick needed to make a change and he does.

Sesko comes on to replace Amad, who struggled to make an impact tonight.

Tarkowski messes up his clearance from a cross and gifts Mbeumo an opportunity.

From inside the six-yard box, Mbeumo blasts over as Pickford rushes to close him down. A relief for the Everton captain.

The hosts have started the second half brightly and look more threatening going forwards.

Moyes will be pleased by what he is seeing.

Everton create a chance from their kick-off routine and it comes to Armstrong.

The youngster strikes from inside the box but laments gets down well to make the save.