Sesko scores as Man Utd bolster UCL spot in win

Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford on April 27, 2026, with goals from Casemiro (11') and Benjamin Sesko (43'), while Mathias Jensen pulled one back in the 87th minute. The result, managed by Michael Carrick, moved United to 61 points and an 11-point lead over sixth-placed Brighton with four games remaining, putting them on the verge of Champions League qualification. Captain Bruno Fernandes provided his 19th assist of the season, leaving him one short of the Premier League single-season record of 20, shared by Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry.