Sky Sports Premier League Podcast
Carrick’s unbeaten streak continues as Sesko’s strike gives Man Utd all three points
23 Feb 2026
Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
You're listening to the Sky Sports Premier League podcast. Everton took on Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday Night Football. Here's how things sounded when the full-time whistle blew. Super sub, Shashko at it again.
For the third time in four matches, he has come off the bench to have a decisive impact. Two winners and a late equaliser now in that run in the Premier League.
And this win takes Manchester United back into the top four.
It was from a counter-attacking move that Michael Carrick
team got their win but also thanks to their goalkeeper Senna Lammens who keeps a clean sheet their first on the road in the Premier League since last March at Leicester and the defensive display as much to take the credit as the winning goal Gary yeah game of attrition it was a real struggle David Moyes will be frustrated his team put a lot of effort into that game they had a mountain of corners in that second half but credit to Manchester United they stood strong
where at times they haven't done this season but under that man they're a lot more robust and he has a big smile on his face because the substitution is what has won it for Manchester United and Cesco again to the rescue a smash and grabbing of kind because Manchester United weren't at their best but they defended well they were resolute and they take the three points in what is a very important victory towards Champions League status
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Chapter 2: What happened in the Everton vs Manchester United match?
Ten matches unbeaten now, the prospects of being back in the Champions League next season looking a lot rosier after they resisted the brute force of Everton. Everton nil, Manchester United one. Just gets better and better, doesn't it, for Manchester United, who are finding different ways to come through football matches under Michael Carrick.
They had to dig deep tonight, show some grit and keep a clean sheet, and that takes them up to fourth in the table. Now just three points behind Aston Villa, open up a little gap, three points on Chelsea. and Liverpool in this race for the Champions League places. Everton staying there in ninth place. Remember, top eight still might be enough for Europe come the end of the season.
Their race has got a long way to run yet. Next weekend. Our Premier League action looks like this. Friday night football for the West Midlands derby between Wolves and Aston Villa. Looking to get back on the winning track. Manchester City head to relegation-threatened Leeds United on Saturday night football. So strong at Elland Road.
Then Super Sunday sees Manchester United return to action against Crystal Palace. It's Fulham against Spurs and Brighton Forest all kicking off at 2 o'clock, the late game. 4.30 for Arsenal, the leaders, up against Chelsea. Dinosaurs are your thing. Then Jurassic World Rebirth is your way on Friday. Sky Cinema. And before we leave you tonight, we are talking in-depth goalkeepers.
The top ten of all time in the Premier League with expert help from Edwin van der Zaar. Jamie is going to make the selections with Edwin's help. That is at 10.30 or from 10.30 this evening before we leave you here on the Monday Night Football. Senna Lomond certainly played his part. We'll be speaking to him live the other side of this break.
But this night as well belonged to Big Ben who strikes again. Five for six for him and five out of six for Michael Carrick.
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Chapter 3: How did Manchester United's performance impact their league position?
Away at Everton, Senna Lomans played a vital role at the back for Manchester United as well this evening, keeping a clean sheet. In fact, his first away from home for Manchester United, and delighted to say the man himself joins us live now. Congratulations, Senna. Did your team have to work hard for that this evening?
Yeah, I think that's what it was today more about the hard work, about the defending together, togetherness. We know we didn't play our best, especially the first half. It was really difficult. Yeah, and I think we have to be better on the ball. But then you can see if you work together, if you defend well, if you don't give goals away, then we have players on top who can make the difference.
One flash, one counter and then you can score. And if you keep the zero, then you can win away in this hard game. So I'm really happy today.
Were you confident that one goal might be enough? Were you confident that if the attackers did their work, that you'd be able to keep them out at the other end?
Yeah, of course, I always want to be confident. I think since the manager's in as well, we've been defending really well together, actually all season almost. So we knew, yeah, if me personally and the defence give us a chance, keep the zero, then we always have a chance to win and that was the case today.
Like I said, it wasn't the prettiest one, but if you work that hard for it, sometimes it's the best one.
Hi Senna, good evening Ed van der Sar. Congratulations with the win, extremely important of course. I think also your role, the corners were horrible. Eight, nine, ten, twelve people around you and everything, so it was a big fight. But with your age, 23, first year in the Premier League, you're really dealing incredibly well with these circumstances.
A couple of good saves, good hands, the free kick in the first half, some shots in the second half, so compliments on your all-around game, man.
Thank you, thank you. Yeah, we knew it was going to be difficult. I mean, they're a really physical team, especially their defence is really big. So we knew that the corners and the set pieces were going to be really difficult. It's a strength of mine, so I'm happy I could help the team again today. In the end, it was a bit over the top for me personally.
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Chapter 4: What are the highlights of Edwin van der Sar's career?
For now, though, let's get back to the Sky Sports Premier League podcast. Six games at the helm for Michael Carrick, and that is five wins now and a draw. Benjamin Shesko making the difference this evening, though his goalkeeper, Senna Lomans, was magnificent as well. And United are back to winning ways. Five wins out of six. He is building quite the compelling case, isn't he, Michael Carey?
And his support, I would imagine, is growing by the week to take permanent control of Manchester United. What would you say to that, Edwin? We talked about them winning in different ways. Is that what they had to do this evening?
Yes, I think what Jamie always said, the first half was not great from both teams, really poor. Second half, Everton, I think, started on the bright foot, on the front foot, they were really pressing a little bit. And then he brought on Cesco and... Actually, I think it's the only chance, maybe just a couple of minutes before the end. Cesc had another one, so one-on-one that Pickford saved.
But I think they were under pressure. I think Everton threw everything they had towards Man Utd. They stood firm, stood calm and got the win over the finish line.
Here he is then, the man himself, Michael Carrick, with Juliette Farrington.
Michael, your keeper told us that it wasn't the prettiest, but you're going to take that, aren't you? And the clean sheet that came with it.
Yeah, without doubt. I think there's games when you have to do that and show different sides to the game, really. And I kind of expected, you know, we had the first four games where the first, obviously, four wins in a row and some really good performances in there. And I kind of expected a little bit of a... a kind of period where we'd have to find ourselves a little bit and find results.
We did it to a point at West Ham and we had to do it today. That spirit, that sacrifice, that willingness to work for each other as a team. I think the way we had to defend the box for the last spell of the game, everybody playing their part and in the end, a clean sheet, fantastic and a great win for us.
The fact that you hadn't played for a while, did that affect the performance at all? It was a bit of a slog, wasn't it?
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Chapter 5: What role did Senna Lammens play in the match?
But I take your point tonight. I think they saw us pushing United right to the last minute. We just couldn't quite get it. And I think we deserved it. I don't think we deserved to lose the game tonight. So from that point of view, we got way disappointed. But there are good things we can take from it as well.
David, thank you.
Thank you. See you later.
But still the wait for home victory in 2026 goes on for Everton. How are they going to change this narrative, Jamie? What are they going to have to do differently at home?
I don't know. David Moyes doesn't know. And he knows a lot more about Everton than me. What I will say is, though... There's a little bit of frustration from Evertonians because they're not winning at home and you always want to do well because that's when your home fans are there, most of them are there, I get that.
So there's that frustration with the new stadium because that was the big excitement over the last few years, trying to stay in the Premier League and we get to the new stadium. But also at times, I notice this through friends and family or social media, whenever it can lose a game, a lot of focus goes on the manager, as it does with most clubs. And David Moyes gets a little bit of criticism.
But how David Moyes has got that squad of players in ninth position, I will never know. I mean, they've been on Monday Night Football six times this year. I'm very, really impressed. They do OK. They get the job done. But how, I mean, so for me, what David Moyes has done since he's come in about... 12 months ago, maybe a little bit more, he's done phenomenal.
This is a team and a club who have been fighting relegation the last few years. I know it's disappointing because they've been so close to making the next step to European places and that frustrates the supporters, but please don't be pointing the finger at David Moyes. As I said, that squad is not the ninth best squad of players in the Premier League.
I think what you said, they were relegation candidates for the last two, three years. They were really struggling. The team now, the position they're in, I think the number 10 is a really good player. I think he makes a proper striker who can score 12 to 14 goals for that team. I think that's the thing they're missing.
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Chapter 6: Who are the top ten Premier League goalkeepers according to the guests?
Yeah, it just... These are passes, these are not long balls up to the striker. I actually think he could have played out. I think his left foot was that good. I think he could have done a job at centre-back. Honestly, in a certain game, now and again, for Manchester City, his passing was absolutely wonderful.
Again, also nice how his own players react to it, not only to the goal scorer, but also the guy who gives the assist. And made big saves as well, we shouldn't forget that.
No, listen, it was a really good goal, there's no doubt about that. But listen, what he did for Manchester City in those years was absolutely out of this world. Edwin, there's some good news.
You're still in the mix here. You could be number one. That's the good news. The bad news is you're not.
I thought I made the top five or whatever. Come on, Jamie, come on.
Number six. You were in the top five until you mentioned I hadn't won the Premier League. So we just knocked you down on a two, you know what I mean? But listen, Edwin, what you did at Manchester United was absolutely fantastic. And I apologise if you feel you should be higher. But I think Gary Neville...
said it better than me before the game when you said about you came in and Manchester United started winning titles again and getting to Champions League finals and obviously winning one as well and a real calm and That's a scruffy one.
influence, yeah. Kept it out. Was it?
Yeah.
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Chapter 7: How did Michael Carrick's management influence Manchester United?
What would you say in terms of the top goalkeepers there? Who would you see as... Not someone you would look up to, I wouldn't say that, but obviously... Is there one goalkeeper on this list?
There are similarities with Schmeichel and myself. In Belgium and Holland, Courtois, I met his father also. We got mentioned also. Lanky, thin, tall players. We spoke about Ederson, about his distribution. It's incredible. Siemen, Long Divity with Arsenal, also with those back four there with Arsenal and Wenger. I can't really name. Anyone?
Yeah, so you're happy with that list. You're going to sign that one off, Edwin.
Yeah, I'm happy. It's late also.
I've been here for seven hours, so it's about time to go home. I've been here for 12.
Preparing that list so that you wouldn't critique it too much. But he's done a good job. Well done, Jamie. That's the top ten. I'm sure there'll be lots of conversation online about that. And I look forward to reading all the abuse that comes Jamie's way. Bring it on. As ever. Right, what have we got for you? What a great start to the Super 8s for England. Now the take on Pakistan.
One o'clock tomorrow, Sky Sports cricket. And up next on Sky Sports Premier League, Big Sam's Bolton special film. That's coming next. Thank you so much, Edwin. It's been a great sport tonight. We've really enjoyed your company and adding your expertise around goalkeepers to our programme this evening.
And don't forget what we said about the Everton Stadium. Everton, Neville Southall deserves a statue. There's plenty of space around this stadium. He does.
He does deserve one. Watch this space. Watch those spaces. It could well happen. The statue's coming, Neville. It hasn't been Everton's night. It's been another really good night for Manchester United under Michael Carrick. Bye from us. If you love sport, then the Sky Sports app is the place for you.
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