United passed back to Lammens at kick-off and the onrushing Thierno Barry quickly blocked the attempted clearance, with the Belgian doubtless breathing a sigh of relief when he turned to see the loose ball trundling out for a goal-kick, rather than towards his net.

Benjamin Sekso came off the bench to net a 72nd-minute winner for Manchester United at Everton in the Premier League

Watch Premier League highlights as Manchester United earn a narrow win over Everton thanks to a goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko.

Report and free match highlights as Benjamin Sesko scores off the bench to send Manchester United back up to fourth in the Premier League; No player has scored more off the bench in the league than Sesko this season;

ESPN has live updates as Everton host Manchester United in Monday night's Premier League action.

Manchester United are leading the Premier League in shots taken, a statistic that has often worked in their favour over the years. The Red Devils returned to action following a nearly two-week break with a 1-0 win against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Benjamin Sesko scores winner for Manchester United at Everton in Premier League.