Benjamin Sesko is choosing to focus on the positives after Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at Everton, a result he described as "painful," according to Goal.com. The match, played on Monday, saw United surrender a lead twice at Goodison Park.
Goal.com reports that Sesko acknowledged the frustration of dropping points but highlighted the team’s resilience and attacking output as reasons for encouragement. The draw extends a worrying pattern for United, who have now blown leads in consecutive away games.
The result also drew sharp criticism from pundits. Sky Sports’ Gary Neville expressed concern that United’s habit of conceding goals is not a temporary issue but a persistent liability, per the outlet. Neville’s remarks came after Everton’s late equaliser, which denied United a much-needed win.
BBC’s analysis of the match under interim boss Michael Carrick noted both positives and negatives. While the attack showed creativity and intent, the defence continued to falter under pressure, leaving Carrick with clear areas to address.
The drama peaked in the 96th minute when Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a debut equaliser for Everton. Goal.com quoted the full-back as saying the moment "felt like a win," given the late nature of the strike and the emotional lift it provided his new club.
For United, the result leaves them searching for consistency. Carrick, speaking after the match via NBC Sports, acknowledged the team’s failure to manage games once in front, a recurring theme in recent weeks.
Sesko’s optimism, however, suggests the squad is not dwelling on the setback. The striker reportedly believes the performance, particularly in spells of possession, offers a foundation to build on.
What to watch next: whether Carrick can tighten United’s defence before their next Premier League fixture, as the scrutiny on their fragility grows.
