Old Trafford witnessed one of those nights that remind Manchester United fans why they fell in love with the club in the first place. United looked comfortable after racing into a 2–0 first-half lead through Casemiro and Cunha, only for Fulham to claw their way back in the second half and snatch what felt like a crushing equaliser deep into the 90th minute. For a moment, despair hung over the Stretford End — then football did what it does best at Old Trafford, Softfootball reports.
Barely moments after Fulham’s late goal made it 2–2, Benjamin Šeško rose to the occasion, firing home a dramatic winner that sent the stadium into absolute chaos. Shirts off, limbs everywhere, noise spilling into the Manchester night — this was not just another win. It was a release, a reminder, and for many supporters, a symbol that something familiar is slowly returning to the Theatre of Dreams.
United Fans Hail Carrick, Mentality, and ‘Fergie Time’ Spirit
For Manchester United fans, the late winner felt bigger than three points. It felt symbolic. @shawnife captured the emotion with a chant every United fan knows by heart:
We’ve seen it all,We’ve won the lot,
We’re Man United and we’re never gonna stop!
Much of the praise was directed at caretaker manager Michael Carrick, who has now won his first three games in charge since stepping in until the end of the season. Fans were quick to contrast his impact with previous regimes. @fire wrote:
Michael Carrick has found the system that suit the players, unlike Amorim looking for players to suit the system.
After the game, Manchester United shared via its official X handle Micheal Carrick’s reaction to Sesko late winner in front of Stefford end. Watch below:
Others were far more brutal in their comparisons. @riddleson didn’t hold back:
Took Amorim 34 games to get 3 consecutive wins. He told us the squad wasnt good enough and this might be the worst united squad ever. Carrick took 3 games with that same squad. Another reminder of the most fraudulent manager in united history.
On the pitch, Bruno Fernandes’ leadership stood out once again. @quantyfooty highlighted what separates the captain from the rest:
What Bruno Fernandes gets right is simple but elite. He plays forward, he plays early, and he takes responsibility when the game is on the edge.
For many fans, the dramatic ending triggered memories of the club’s most dominant era. @juicydream summed it up perfectly:
Bruh I was already in the shower mentally preparing to hate life for the next 48 hours and then Sesko just said NAH 😭😭 This is actual Fergie Time reborn. Carrick you beautiful bald bastard don’t you dare leave us now.
Carrick’s Perfect Start Sparks Talk of a Permanent Role
Carrick’s start has not gone unnoticed beyond social media. @variety pointed out a striking statistic:
Michael Carrick deserves real credit.
The only Manchester United coach after José Mourinho to win his first 3 Premier League games in a row after taking over. #ManUtd
Manchester United shared via it’s official X handle and exclusive pitch side view of Casemiro header to give United the lead. They posted:
The conversation around Carrick’s future is already growing. His calm touchline presence, tactical clarity, and immediate results have drawn praise from fans and former players alike. Club legend Rio Ferdinand has publicly stated that if Carrick continues performing at a high level, he should be considered seriously for the permanent job — though many agree it is still early days.
Still, belief is creeping back into the fanbase. @goldexchangefx captured the bigger picture:
Man United’s glory days feel like they’re coming back 🔴
Old Trafford has belief again. The fight, the comebacks, the refusal to lose, that United DNA is showing. It’s not just about flashy football, it’s about mentality, standards, and making opponents feel the pressure again. They’re not fully at the top yet..but United look like United again, and that’s always the first step before trophies start rolling in.”
Some fans even leaned into the chaos with humour. @emiloju60 joked:
I beat the World Champions.
I beat the Premier League champions.
I beat the Champions League champions.
I even beat the ‘Bottlers’ Champions.’
So tell me… who is Fulham that I can’t beat?
Manchester United via its official X handle shared the highlight of Benjamin Sesko’s winner in front of Stefford end. They posted:
For Manchester United, this was more than a dramatic 3–2 win — it was a statement of intent and a reminder of their identity. Late goals, relentless belief, and Old Trafford roaring as one felt like echoes from a familiar past. Michael Carrick’s perfect start has reignited hope, sparked debate, and restored a sense of unity between the team and its supporters.
Whether this run leads to something permanent remains to be seen. But for now, United fans will savor nights like this — because when Old Trafford believes, football has a way of bending to its will.
