Manchester United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday night, with substitute Benjamin Šeško emerging as the match-winner after coming off the bench in the second half.
With the game finely poised and chances limited for both sides, United turned to Šeško to inject energy and cutting edge into their attack. The Slovenian forward made an immediate impact, using his physical presence and intelligent movement to trouble Everton’s back line. His decisive moment arrived midway through the second half when he latched onto a through ball inside the penalty area and calmly finished past the goalkeeper to give United the lead.
The goal underlined Šeško’s growing reputation as a reliable game-changer. No player has scored more non-penalty goals in the Premier League in 2026 than the 20-year-old, who now has five to his name. Remarkably, three of those strikes have come from the bench in his last four appearances, highlighting his ability to influence matches regardless of whether he starts or is introduced later on.
Speaking after the match, Šeško emphasised his commitment to contributing whenever called upon. “Benched or starter, for me it is important whenever I come on to help the team. Whether that is five minutes or 90 minutes, I have to show I can deliver anytime,” he said.