Better than Gyokeres & Pedro: £66.3m Man United forward on red hot streak in 2026

Manchester United are thriving under the calm authority of head coach Michael Carrick, with momentum firmly on their side.

The Red Devils have surged forward, winning five and drawing one of the six matches played under the former midfield maestro.

Several United stars have elevated their performances in recent weeks, but none have influenced proceedings more decisively than Benjamin Sesko.

The Slovenia international has quietly built an impressive league return, registering seven goals and one assist in 22 appearances this campaign.

Three of these goals have come under Carrick, beginning with a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Fulham that ignited belief.

He followed that up by rifling home a crucial equaliser to rescue a point against West Ham United.

Many speculated that Sesko would start at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, yet Carrick once again chose to unleash him from the bench.

Sesko’s strike was again the difference between the two sides, as United registered a 1-0 victory.

As per Transfermarkt.com, Sesko is averaging a remarkable 1.65 goals per 90 minutes in 2026, having struck five times in just 273 minutes of action.

Only five players have managed five or more Premier League goals in 2026, placing him in elite company.

Sesko is streets ahead of his rivals in the English top flight.

Chelsea star Joao Pedro has a scoring ratio of 0.86 goals per 90 while Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres ranks third with 0.79.

Sesko has enjoyed a very solid debut campaign in England and is clearly showing why he is considered one of the best emerging strikers in the world.

Despite early scepticism surrounding the £66.3 million summer acquisition, he is silencing critics with emphatic consistency.

The United faithful will be hoping his red-hot form continues, fuelling their push to secure a coveted return to the UEFA Champions League next season.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com

Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .