Benjamin Sesko: Dropping points against Everton 'very painful' for Man Utd

United looked set to claim victory when Sesko struck in the 88th minute to restore their lead and put Michael Carrick's side 2-1 ahead. However, Ainsley Maitland-Niles found the net in added time, denying United the win and costing them further Premier League points.

Sesko acknowledged that conceding so late was a major blow. The forward had not started for United this season after missing pre-season because of a shin injury, although he regained full fitness in time to feature on the bench for the opening match.

"We're very disappointed of course because we were very close [to winning] and yet so far," he told MUTV.

"To concede a goal like that in the last minute, to happen the way it did, it's painful for everyone because everyone was giving everything to try and win the game. Every single person here wants that. In the moments like this where a last shot decides it, it's very painful.

"For me, it's the best feeling when I'm scoring, especially for the club like that. When I can provide the goals and the points for the team - it's my job at the end of the day. It's nice to be back with the team to experience all the games again. Of course I wish today that we had won, but we can't change that.

"It's really important to take everything as positive even when it's not the best option from today. To see the game in a good light, to try and improve and focus for the next game."

The result left United with four points from their first three league games, fewer than anticipated. Carrick, however, played down concerns over the club's modest opening to the campaign.

For Sesko, his first United goal was ultimately overshadowed by Everton's late response.