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'Fear factor of Man Utd is back'

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Manchester United are a "force to be reckoned with again", says former Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul.

Benjamin Sesko's injury-time strike gave the Red Devils a 1-1 draw at West Ham and ensured they are unbeaten in five games under Michael Carrick.

"The fear factor of Manchester United is back, especially at Old Trafford - what a special place to play football, the fortress is back.

"That Fergie time is well and truly back. The belief. They would have hoped for three points but the unbeaten run is continuing."

Ellen White, who scored 52 goals for the Lionesses, praised Sesko's flicked equaliser.

The Slovenian has scored five goals in six games since Ruben Amorim's sacking - having netted just twice under the old boss.

"It was sublime, such a deft touch," she said. "He was outside the near post as well so to be able to get his toe to put it in the top corner was something special.

"He looks like he's gained a lot of confidence from having Carrick in charge and looks like a different player. He needs that confidence, an arm around his shoulder and I think Carrick has given him that."

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