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Michael Carrick has Benjamin Sesko to thank for Manchester United’s unbeaten six-game streak under him.

The Slovenian, who had managed a meagre two goals under previous head coach Ruben Amorim, has been in devastating form since the Portuguese was dismissed.

In seven games, the summer signing has six goals to his name, including three late strikes worth seven points to the team.

The caretaker head coach has utilised the 22-year-old primarily as a super-sub, but following his heroics against Fulham and West Ham, there were talks that he could finally be handed a start against Everton.

However, Monday’s contest at the Hill Dickinson Stadium started with the Slovenian international on the bench, but following a disappointing first half, Carrick opted to bring him on early in the second half.

Benjamin Sesko in Dubai a week before bagging winner vs Everton

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The change worked wonders as the United No.30 finished off a breathtaking counter-attack with aplomb.

Now, The Sun have revealed that just days before the game, the former RB Leipzig ace flew to Dubai for a special training session.

“Benjamin Sesko travelled...