Bryan Mbeumo won the penalty but what Sesko did just before proved Man Utd have a special talent

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Ruben Amorim and Manchester United finally have some respite after they turned over Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford in a frantic game.

The game was made needlessly complicated by Casemiro’s sending off, because Man Utd were well on their way to racking up a major win after Robert Sanchez was sent off.

The Chelsea goalkeeper clattered into Bryan Mbeumo after getting chipped, leading to his sending off. United scored eight minutes later.

Mbeumo was a thorn in Chelsea’s side throughout the game, so he deserves plaudits, but his teammate’s role in the passage of play shouldn’t be forgotten.

Bryan Mbeumo flourishes next to Benjamin Sesko

It’s a tactic as old as time in football, and against Chelsea, Man Utd went back to it for maximum effect.

A long ball was played from deep inside Man Utd’s half, and the 6’5″ striker with otherworldly physical talents had a clear job.

Benjamin Sesko jumped high in the air and flicked the ball onto Mbeumo, who was ready to run in behind and get on the end of that flick-on.

The result was Mbeumo running free, and United winning a penalty after a passage of play that contained just two passes – one to Sesko, and then his flick to Mbeumo.

The “big man-little man” strike partnership is a tried-and-tested method, and even though Ruben Amorim doesn’t play with two strikers, Mbeumo’s runs in behind and into the channels are invaluable for Sesko.

The Slovenian showed a glimpse of why he’s going to be a special talent.

Sesko needs to be nurtured with patience

Sesko didn’t score again, and it’s six competitive games without a goal for a player who has been tipped to break goalscoring records ever since he broke through in Slovenia.

He’s snatching at his chances a bit because the desperation for that first goal is clearly growing, but his all-around play is encouraging.

A striker can’t just be a poacher these days, and Sesko’s understanding of off-ball runs and lay-offs belies his young age.

His understanding of the game and physical gifts make it a near certainty that he will eventually be a world-class striker once the first goal goes in.

With time and patience, it will happen, and that will turn Sesko into a complete striker.