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Mason Mount sets new Man Utd target, talks up attacking weapon after comeback win
Daily mirror | December 2, 2025 4:39 AM CST

Mason Mount on Man Utd's win, their new Premier League target and set-piece value
  • Mason Mount's Post-Match Comments: Following Manchester United's comeback victory against Crystal Palace, Mount emphasised the importance of the win for the team's momentum. He stated that the group is in a much better place now and must focus on winning more games to push up the table.

  • Focusing on the Top Four: Mount explicitly told his teammates that finishing in the Champions League spots should be their main, tangible target. He acknowledged the team's up-and-down form but stressed that now is the time to "really kick on."

  • United's Win Against Crystal Palace: The victory over Palace at Selhurst Park was a crucial comeback result for the Red Devils. Mount was instrumental, firing home the winning goal from a short Bruno Fernandes free-kick after Joshua Zirkzee had scored the equaliser.

  • League Table Position: The win lifted the Manchester outfit to seventh spot. This result leaves them just three points behind the team currently sitting in fourth

  • Set-Piece Prowess Title: United has already earned one title this season, claiming the crown as the Premier League's set-piece kings. They have scored from a league-high 10 set-piece situations, matching the total of table-topping Arsenal.

  • Mount's View on Dead Balls: Mount expressed satisfaction with the team's threat from dead-ball situations, highlighting their importance in the modern game. He loves being in those situations and stressed the need to take the chance and hit the target when they arise.

  • Manager Ruben Amorim's Agreement: Amorim strongly agrees with the significance of set pieces in the Premier League. He suggested that failing to work on them would be "losing the game already," demonstrating their necessity for opening up difficult matches.

  • Upcoming Fixtures: United's immediate goal is to achieve back-to-back victories in the coming week to maintain their progress. They will take on West Ham on Thursday evening before facing rock-bottom Wolves the following Monday.

  • Read the full article here - https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-mason-mount-amorim-36333988


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