Manchester United concern laid bare as damning Benjamin Sesko stat emerges
Benjamin Sesko failed to touch the ball in the Manchester City penalty area as Manchester United lost 3-0 to Pep Guardiola’s men on Sunday.
After Man United beat Burnley 3-2 in their last game before the international break, Ruben Amorim’s men were searching for two consecutive wins in the Premier League.
However, the Red Devils fell to a comprehensive defeat at the Etihad Stadium on 14 September, thanks to Phil Foden’s header and Erling Haaland’s brace.
Meanwhile, Manchester United supporters were left angered by Bruno Fernandes’ performance against their local rivals.
Benjamin Sesko stat epitomises Manchester United woes
After Man United were beaten by Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup last month, the Old Trafford club responded with their victory over Burnley.
However, Ruben Amorim’s bounce back didn’t last long, as the Red Devils were well beaten by Manchester City on their return to Premier League action.
Meanwhile, the fact that Sesko had just 20 touches against Man City, and none in his opponents’ box shows that the striker has struggled to adjust to the Premier League.
Former Southampton and England star Matt Le Tissier exclusively told Football Insider that Sesko had to ‘man up’ after his poor performance against Grimsby.
Meanwhile, his lack of involvement against Man City also shows that his teammates aren’t providing him with enough opportunities.
Man United are set for a tough outing against Chelsea
The Red Devils’ poor showing against Man City on 14 September shows that Ruben Amorim’s men are in for a tough day at the office when they host Chelsea in their next Premier League game on Saturday, 20 September.
| Man United fixtures | Premier League 2025/26 |
| Chelsea (H) | 20/09 |
| Brentford (H) | 27/09 |
| Sunderland (H) | 04/10 |
Although Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw with Brentford on Saturday, 13 September, the Blues proved their worth in previous wins over Fulham and West Ham United.
Manchester United’s poor defensive display against Man City proves that they could also struggle to deal with the threat provided by Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro in their clash with Enzo Maresca’s side.
The Red Devils’ weak start to the new Premier League season has been summarised by the fact that they have scored just four goals, while conceding seven in four fixtures.
Contrastingly, Chelsea boast a far healthier record of nine goals scored and just three conceded in their top-flight campaign so far.