(DDM) – Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko finally opened his goalscoring account for the Red Devils in Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brentford at the GTEC Community Stadium.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the 22-year-old Slovenian forward struck in the 25th minute to reduce the deficit after Brentford had raced into an early lead through two quick goals by Brazilian forward Thiago.
Sesko’s goal came as a relief for both the player and Manchester United fans, who had been waiting for him to justify the hype surrounding his summer transfer.
The forward, who joined United from RB Leipzig, was seen as a major addition to the club’s attacking line, but had endured a frustrating start to life in England with missed chances in his first few appearances.
The match, however, was far from ideal for Erik ten Hag’s men. Brentford, under Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim, dominated large spells of the first half with fluid attacking movements that continually unsettled United’s defense.
The Bees pressed aggressively, forcing errors and capitalizing on defensive lapses, while United struggled to find their rhythm.
Sesko’s breakthrough was more of a consolation in the first half, as Brentford maintained control and continued to threaten with swift counterattacks.
Despite his milestone strike, Manchester United’s midfield and defense appeared disjointed, raising fresh concerns about the team’s consistency.
Football analysts note that the goal will serve as a crucial confidence boost for Sesko, who was under pressure to prove himself after being billed as one of Europe’s brightest young forwards.
Many fans had expressed frustration over his earlier misses in United’s opening fixtures, but his clinical finish against Brentford may help silence critics and spark momentum in his season.
The GTEC Community Stadium erupted with mixed reactions, Brentford fans celebrated their dominance, while United’s away supporters cheered Sesko’s long-awaited moment of brilliance.
Social media also trended quickly with hashtags celebrating the striker’s first Manchester United goal.
Brentford, however, continued to dictate play, leaving Manchester United with an uphill task to salvage points.
For Amorim’s side, the victory chase against one of England’s biggest clubs highlighted their growing reputation as giant-killers in the Premier League.
For Manchester United, Sesko’s strike may represent a small step forward, but bigger questions remain about their form, defensive resilience, and ability to challenge for top positions this season.
As the season progresses, United supporters will hope Sesko’s goal is the start of many, and not a lone spark in another difficult campaign.