Manchester United supporters are increasingly convinced that one member of the squad may finally be on the verge of fulfilling his promise following the departure of Rúben Amorim.
The change in the dugout appears to have sparked renewed optimism, particularly after a lively evening of Premier League action that saw 16 of the 20 top-flight clubs in action ahead of the FA Cup third-round fixtures.
One of the standout matches of the night took place at Turf Moor, where Manchester United made the trip to face Burnley.
The encounter carried added significance, as it marked United’s first game since the club made the decisive move to part ways with Amorim earlier in the week.
With the search for a permanent manager still ongoing, former club captain and United legend Darren Fletcher was handed responsibility on an interim basis and took charge from the touchline.
Fletcher’s first outing as caretaker boss has been met with approval from large sections of the fanbase.
Supporters were quick to praise his immediate impact, with many pointing to a noticeable improvement in the performance of a player who had struggled to shine earlier in the season.
In particular, fans believe Fletcher’s approach may have unlocked the potential of one of United’s most talked-about signings.
During the summer transfer window, United invested heavily in reshaping their squad, spending a reported £236 million to inject fresh quality into the team.
A major focus of that rebuild was the attack, with the arrivals of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and highly rated Slovenian forward Benjamin Šeško.
While Mbeumo and Cunha have both adapted well and delivered strong performances throughout their debut campaign at Old Trafford, Šeško’s impact had been limited under the previous manager.
That narrative, however, may be beginning to change. Against Burnley, Šeško delivered a standout display, scoring twice and looking far more confident and involved than in many of his earlier appearances.
The performance immediately reignited belief among supporters that the young striker has far more to offer than he previously showed.
Social media quickly filled with reactions from fans who felt Amorim’s tactics had restricted Šeško’s strengths.
One supporter posted on X that Šeško’s goal was better than anything seen during Amorim’s tenure, joking that it took only two training sessions under Fletcher to see a difference. Another fan suggested that Amorim’s system had almost convinced people that Šeško was not a quality player.
A third highlighted how effective the striker looked once he was given proper opportunities in front of goal.
The statistics underline the shift in perception. Prior to the Burnley match, Šeško had managed just two goals across 17 appearances under Amorim.
By scoring twice in Fletcher’s first game in charge, he matched that total in a single evening.
For many United fans, the performance was not just about one match, but a sign that a more supportive system and clearer roles could allow Šeško to finally flourish.
As the club moves forward into a new chapter, supporters will be watching closely to see whether this display marks the beginning of a genuine breakthrough.
