Benjamin Sesko and Shea Lacey have both sparked powerful reactions from Manchester United fans after their respective showings against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Manchester United summer signing Benjamin Sesko started Wednesday’s Premier League clash and the 22-year-old Slovenian forward netted a second-half brace.
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Burnley led United in the first half at Turf Moor after a wild deflection from Red Devils defender Ayden Heaven sent the ball looping over a helpless Senne Lammens.
But Sesko’s impact in the space of 10 minutes put United 2-1 up against Burnley before Jaidon Anthony scored the crucial equaliser for his side in the 66th minute.
Shea Lacey, meanwhile, came off the bench late in the second half of United’s 2-2 draw and caught the eye of Red Devils supporters with his performance as well.
How Man Utd fans reacted to Benjamin Sesko after the 2-2 Premier League draw against Burnley
Manchester United fans dropped their clear-cut praise for Benjamin Sesko in United In Focus’ TalkingPoints platform after the Slovenia international’s superb display.
One Red Devils supporter wrote: “Will give it to Sesko. Two goals, looks good. Lacey was very good as well.”
Someone else commented: “Benjamin Sesko, for sure, [seven] shots on target and a threat all night. Think he will have some confidence after doubling his tally for the season.”
“Hopefully, he [Sesko] can build on it against Brighton – won’t be easy, though,” a third reacted.
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Another added: “Looked so much better. Very happy with his two goals tonight.”
“Sesko for me. His first brace in a United shirt,” a fifth said.
Somebody else posted: “Cunha, Sesko [and] Lacey front three vs Brighton? What [are] we saying, Reds?”
While a seventh suggested: “Sesko has launched out and the sky is his limit. He needs to be more courageous in front of [the] goal!”
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Shea Lacey was lively during the dying stages of the Burnley draw and the 18-year-old United youth academy product earned the highest praise from the Red Devils.
One Red Devils supporter wrote: “Shea Lacey played with pride, passion and flair. I wish there were another 10 like him, as the majority of players were poor.”
Another United fan said: “He’s been sat on [Ruben] Amorim’s bench!!! Great performance from the youngster.”
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“Little pocket rocket,” someone else commented.
A fourth added: “Very, very promising player. Looks like a future starter.”
While a fifth said: “Shows what happens when a young player is actually trusted.”
“Need to give him game time against Brighton,” somebody else wrote.
United are now seventh in the Premier League table and the Red Devils are two points adrift from fourth-place Liverpool, with the Reds having a match in hand.
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