Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has praised the ambition of teammate Benjamin Sesko after the forward scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. The result lifted United to third place in the Premier League, leapfrogging Aston Villa.
Fernandes, who provided the assist for Sesko’s goal, told Sky Sports: “He’s a very good player, we just wanted to get his confidence. He is a kid that wants to improve. He is never just happy with a goal. He is very aware that he needs to score week in, week out for this club.” Sesko has now netted nine goals in all competitions this season, including four in his last five appearances.
The win continued United’s fine form under interim head coach Michael Carrick, who has won six of his seven matches in charge. Fernandes also commented on the race for a top-four finish, saying: “There are a lot of games to go still and it is important that we don't feel that we are in the position that we need to be. We need to make as many points as we can.” United next face Newcastle away on Wednesday night.
