MANCHESTER, England: Michael Carrick described Manchester United’s last-gasp goal against Fulham as “the best feeling” after Benjamin Sesko secured a thrilling 3-2 win on Saturday.
United took the lead through a Casemiro header in the first half and looked in control of the game when Matheus Cunha added a goal after the break at Old Trafford.
In a remarkable finish, Raul Jimenez’s penalty with five minutes remaining dashed Fulham’s hopes before Kevin’s stunning goal equalised for the visitors in injury time.
But credit must be given to United as they continued to bounce back as Sesko’s fourth goal in the last four matches secured a third consecutive win for Carrick.
After orchestrating surprise victories over Manchester City and Premier League leaders Arsenal, the dramatic match gave the former United midfielder the impression of having the Midas touch.
Unbeaten in their last seven league games, United have climbed to fourth as their quest for Champions League qualification next season grows increasingly determined.
“I can say it’s the best feeling,” Carrick said.
“One of the best moments I’ve ever had here. You can judge performance, there are good and bad, then comes moments of joy and excitement like this.
“For me there’s no better place than in front of the Stretford End like this. It means more.
“People go home not just ‘United won today’, it’s more than that, the emotion and the feeling is why we love it so much.”
United needed a dramatic contribution from substitute striker Sesko after missing out on a chance to kill off Fulham’s challenge and Carrick admitted it was a sign there was still much to improve despite a revival since he took over.
“The character we showed after a big blow, a really big blow in the 90th minute, to bounce back like that after what we did last week is probably the most gratifying thing. Keep believing and be confident,” he said.
“We could have played better and that’s the most reassuring thing. Throughout the match we could have done a lot better at certain moments but I can’t question the players’ confidence.
“That’s what helped us today and it’s the best feeling when it happens.”