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Topics: Manchester United, Fulham, Premier League, Football, Transfer News
Ben McCrum
Topics: Manchester United, Fulham, Premier League, Football, Transfer News
The stats from Benjamin Sesko's performance during Manchester United's Premier League draw with Fulham are truly shocking.
On Sunday afternoon, United failed to deliver on hopes that they could produce their first win of the season as they drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage.
A goal from late Fulham substitue Emile Smith-Rowe just seconds after he came off the bench ruled out an own goal from teammate Rodrigo Muniz earlier in the second half, leading to a 1-1 score at full time.
United had hoped that star summer signing Sesko could produce a winner late in the match after he came off the bench in the 54th minute, but he once again failed to contribute to the game.
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And now that the game is over, United fans have reflected on the striker's stats during his cameo in the game, and it's safe to say that they are not impressed.
After weeks of negotiations with both United and Newcastle United, Sesko decided to make the move to Old Trafford earlier this month in a move worth £73.7million.
The Slovenia international signed a five year deal with the Red Devils and made his debut during the clubs' season-opener against Arsenal.
However, Sesko failed to impress against the Gunners, something which appears to have been the case once again during the match against Fulham.
After getting 38 minutes on the pitch at Craven Cottage, Sesko failed to take a single shot, making just nine passes, none of which were deemed to be key passes.
The 22-year-old also failed to make any dribbles during the game or win any of his ground duels.
Reacting to his performance one United fan wrote: "Bro disappeared after coming on."
Another claimed: "These strikers that always come to EPL from Germany mostly don't deliver to expectations."
While a rival fan joked: "Man Utd’s new striker or new training cone? Hard to tell."
Although fans clearly are not impressed, Sesko is yet to be handed a start for his new club, so it is potentially to early to judge him.
With United in action again in just three days, it's possible that Sesko could finally make the starting lineup for the EFL Cup tie with League Two side Grimsby Town.