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ANALYTICAL: HOW MASON MOUNT & BRUNO FERNANDES TRICKED PALACE TO SCORE WINNER
Mason Mount reveals the secret half-second conversation with Bruno Fernandes that led to his match-winning goal vs. Palace. He confirms he's fit and ready to push for the top four.
Despite the freezing temperatures near the away locker room at Selhurst Park after the game, Manchester United's team was in high spirits. Captain Bruno Fernandes joked with Joshua Zirkzee to pull up his pants, and a smiling Luke Shaw chatted at length with veteran commentator Martin Tyler before heading to the team bus.
Ruben Amorim kept the good vibes going by joking with the journalists waiting in the mixed zone about doing a quick press conference before the real one. Eventually, he apologised and headed upstairs to the Media Centre.
Match winner Mason Mount was clearly happy as he walked up to the journalists, joking that we were blocking his exit. After the laughter died down, Mount told us about the conversation he had with Fernandes just before the winning goal.
He said, We always chat a bit. I told him, 'I’ll roll it to you,' and he said, 'You stay there.' Then I said, 'You shoot,' because the sun was tough today and caused problems for us in the first half with long balls. I thought it would be hard for Henderson to see the ball in the goal.
But he said, 'You stay there,' and rolled it over. You could see my reaction to getting on the end of it… He said it really fast, which helped. They didn’t see it coming, they didn’t see us talking, and they were slow to react. It’s about finding that little bit of space in the wall, that little distraction, and then hitting the target.
Sunday marked the first time Mount played a full 90 minutes in the league since his time at Chelsea, against the same team as this weekend, no less. It felt like forever; Mount laughed when asked about playing the entire game.
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It's a huge positive for me. I've been working hard lately, and I feel great now, so getting those 90 minutes is really good. Now it's all about recovery and getting ready for the next game.
At halftime, such a lighthearted chat with Mount seemed unlikely. United played poorly in the first 45 minutes and deservedly trailed at the break thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's penalty.
While United fans might have been worried, Amorim wasn't in the locker room. Mount said, He told us to keep going, stay calm, and do what we needed to do. We all knew what to do in the second half.
They recently played, so we thought they might tire in the second half. There were chances for us, so we just kept doing what we were doing. Obviously, it's tough to be down 1-0, but we showed character to get back into the game in the second half.
While not a perfect showing, the result is what matters most for the Reds right now. They're now close to the top four again, and Mount made it clear that he wants to keep pushing forward.
He said, I've had minor issues, but nothing serious [this season]. I've felt good this season; I had a good preseason. I've been working hard in training every week, not just me, but as a group. It's been up and down, but we're in a much better place, both I personally and as a group.
We need to keep this going now and win more games, and the most important thing is to win. The last game was a tough result, but coming back today was really important. Now it's time to push on and aim for those top four spots.
ANALYTICAL LOOK: WHY SERGIO RAMOS'S VETERAN PRESENCE IS CRUCIAL FOR STRUGGLING MAN UTD
After an emotional farewell to Monterrey, veteran defender Sergio Ramos is expected to join Manchester United to strengthen their defence.
After saying goodbye to Monterrey fans on Tuesday, Sergio Ramos is likely heading to Manchester United to shore up their defense, ending a career chapter that lasted over two decades.
Word is United has already offered the 39-year-old Ramos a deal and is waiting to hear back. They're looking to bolster their defense, which has struggled lately.
Ramos seems to have timed his exit from the Mexican club well. He posted a thank-you note on social media to the team and supporters.
Saying goodbye is never easy, the former Real Madrid and Spain player said. A chapter ends that began full of hope in February and that has allowed me to find a country, a city, a football... and that leaves me with many new experiences and, above all, many friends.
I will always feel honored to have worn the Rayados captain's armband, to have led the team in the first Club World Cup in its format, to have battled in the Clausura, in the Apertura, in the Leagues Cup, in the CONCACAF Champions Cup... and to have defended the Steel Giant with courage at your side in all the matches we have played at home.
Ramos, a World Cup champion, joined Monterrey as a free agent in February after leaving Sevilla in June 2024, Xinhua reports.
He played 32 games for Monterrey, scoring seven goals. This included four games and one goal at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
Ramos announced he was leaving after Monterrey lost to Toluca in the Liga MX Apertura tournament semifinals on Sunday.
"I have given everything on the field and off it to be able to give my best performance... so many emotions that cannot be described in numbers," he said.
To the club, to my dear teammates, to the coaching staff, to the employees, and to everyone, thank you. And above all, thank you, fans, who have made your warmth and your affection reach me from the first moment I set foot in the city. I will always remember this stage of my career with nostalgia, and I will always say, 'Up with Monterrey!'.
WHO REPLACES BRYAN MBEUMO: CUNHA, MOUNT MUST FILL 6-GOAL VOID AFTER AFCON EXIT
Manchester United faces a lineup headache with Mbeumo, Amad, and Mazraoui leaving for AFCON. Amorim's plan involves Yoro returning and banking on a fit Martinez and Sesko.
Manchester United got back on track Monday night, crushing Wolves 4-1 at Molineux. It was a pretty easy game for United; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes with two goals, and Mason Mount all scored. Amad and Noussair Mazraoui also played, but their upcoming absence could be a problem as the holidays get closer.
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Mbeumo, Amad, and Mazraoui are all heading to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this month. When they're leaving, exactly is still up in the air. After the Wolves game, Ruben Amorim sounded hopeful they might be around for next Monday's game against Bournemouth. He mentioned the club is talking to the national teams and expects to know more mid-week, viewing the ongoing communication as a positive sign.
Mazraoui's Morocco starts their tournament on Sunday, December 21, the same day United plays Aston Villa in the Premier League. Mbeumo's Cameroon and Amad's Ivory Coast both start their AFCON run a bit later, on Christmas Eve.
Amorim hinted that we should know when they're leaving this week, but the team needs to plan for how they'll play without them right away. With that in mind, here's a look at how United might set up without their African players in the coming weeks...
First, look at the defence. Mazraoui has been starting over Leny Yoro recently. The Frenchman was the main centre-back pick for a while, but after some tough games against Everton and Crystal Palace, he was dropped.
Yoro has been coming off the bench, so he'll likely be back in the starting lineup with Mazraoui gone. When he's healthy, Matthijs de Ligt would usually be in the mix, but Amorim isn't sure when he'll be back. Ayden Heaven is another option, but Lisandro Martinez—a key player before he got hurt—is getting close to being fully fit and could be back in the side.
Next, there’s the right wing-back spot, which Amad currently has. He's been a standout player there this season, fitting into the role really well.
Diogo Dalot has been improving, so the obvious move would be to put him back on the right, his preferred side, and bring Patrick Dorgu back on the left.
Dalot and Dorgu have been sharing time on the left, but Dalot should look more comfortable on the right without Amad. The biggest absence will probably be Mbeumo.
He scored again on Monday and is United's top scorer with six Premier League goals, putting him amongst the top scorers in the league.
Matheus Cunha is back from injury, which is good news! He can play in the No. 10 role with Mason Mount, who's been playing his best soccer since he moved from Chelsea.
That would leave either Joshua Zirkzee or Benjamin Sesko, the usual No. 9, up front, once he's fit. Amorim said last month that Sesko's return would be around the same time as when players leave for AFCON. His agent says he'll be back very soon, but we don't know if the Slovenian will be ready for the first game without the other three. After that, though, he should be leading the attack.
Here's a possible Man Utd starting lineup without the AFCON trio: Lammens; Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Cunha; Sesko
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