Manchester United supporters made their voices heard at Old Trafford after the Red Devils’ final Premier League clash of August against Burnley, with much of the praise directed towards Mason Mount.
United came into the game under pressure after a bruising Carabao Cup exit just days earlier. Ruben Amorim’s side were stunned in midweek, losing on penalties to League Two outfit Grimsby Town after a dramatic 2-2 draw at Blundell Park. That defeat, settled 12-11 in the shootout, only intensified scrutiny on the new United boss heading into Saturday’s league fixture.
United had also taken just one point from their opening two Premier League matches, leaving many supporters frustrated with their stuttering start under Amorim.
Mount Back in the XI
Mount, who had come off the bench in the Carabao Cup loss, was restored to the starting line-up against Burnley. The 26-year-old England international was deployed in a left-sided attacking midfield role, with Bryan Mbeumo operating wide on the right and Matheus Cunha leading the line.
It was Mount’s tireless off-the-ball work that caught the eye of fans both inside Old Trafford and on social media. His pressing set the tone for United’s aggressive approach, and he delivered one of his most complete performances since joining the club.
Standout First-Half Display
Statman Dave highlighted Mount’s impact with some eye-catching numbers from the first half:
100% aerial duels won 100% long pass accuracy 100% successful take-ons 81% pass accuracy 60% ground duels won 5 passes into the final third 4 ball recoveries 1 effort against the woodwork
Mount might also feel aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty after a strong challenge inside the box.
United Fans React
Supporters flooded X (formerly Twitter) with praise for Mount’s relentless work rate:
“His pressing is a great asset to have and he is showing again why Amorim keeps picking him.” “Mason Mount, the pressing monster.” “Absolutely incredible in the first half – his pressing, his energy, his passing. Exceptional.” “A pressing animal.” “Mount’s pressing is unbelievable!!! He has energy.”
Others described him as United’s “pressing machine” – the exact profile of midfielder Amorim values in his high-intensity system.
Setback for Cunha
The evening wasn’t without frustration for United, however, as striker Matheus Cunha was forced off injured inside the opening 30 minutes. Amorim was visibly frustrated on the touchline, and United fans will be hoping the Brazilian’s issue is not a serious one.
Mount’s resurgence in Amorim’s system will be a welcome sign for supporters, particularly after such a turbulent week. His pressing energy has quickly become one of the defining features of United’s new tactical identity — and against Burnley, fans finally saw why the manager has continued to put his faith in him.
