Michael Carrick hailed the “best feeling” in football after Manchester United secured a breathtaking 3-2 victory over Fulham to move into fourth place. In a finale of pure theatre, a stoppage-time wonder-goal from Kevin seemed to have snatched a point for the visitors before Benjamin Šeško struck an immediate winner to seal Carrick’s third successive victory.
The Red Devils had looked in command through Casemiro’s header and a Matheus Cunha strike, but a late Raul Jimenez penalty set the stage for an incredible conclusion. United’s ability to hit back instantly through Šeško—scoring his fourth goal in four games—suggests the interim boss has successfully restored the club’s famous late-game resilience.
“For me, there’s no better place than in front of the Stretford End like that,” a beaming Carrick told reporters after the match. He admitted the “emotion and the feeling” of the turnaround was a reminder of why fans love the game, though he conceded there is still much to work on.
Despite the defensive lapses, United are now unbeaten in seven league matches as their Champions League qualification bid gathers pace. Carrick praised the “character” and “belief” of his squad to recover from a huge setback in the 90th minute, especially following the physical toll of recent wins over Manchester City and Arsenal.