Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount started in the team’s opening fixture of the Premier League season, for the second year in a row. Last season’s opening game was a 1-0 win for Manchester United against Wolves, which Erik ten Hag’s side were very lucky to win. The next match was a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham, with questions being asked about Mason Mount’s role in the team after both matches. The narrative has stuck since, compounded by serious injury problems for Mount in 2023/24, which meant he struggled to get a fair crack at showing he does have a place in this Manchester United team. RE…
