10 points for Mason Mount

Mason Mount shows he still has value.

The English star not only opened the scoring early, but also breathed new life into Manchester United's playing style - a team that seemed exhausted after the defeat to Brentford last week.

Come back at the right time and in the right way

Ruben Amorim needed a boost to lift the spirits of his team, and he chose Mount - who had been overshadowed by the expensive new signings. In place of Matheus Cunha, the English midfielder was pulled back into his most natural role: a mobile, creative, intelligent number 8 who moved between the lines. And after just eight minutes, Mount proved Amorim right.

Bryan Mbeumo’s pass from the right wing sliced through the Sunderland defence like a knife, but it was Mount’s exquisite first touch and neat finish that woke Old Trafford up. It was United’s earliest Premier League goal since the start of the season under Amorim, and also a confirmation that Mount is still as valuable – both professionally and mentally.

Once a highly-anticipated signing under Erik ten Hag, Mount was plagued by injuries and gradually lost his place as United changed their tactical system. The arrival of new attackers - Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha - saw him pushed to the sidelines, even experimenting with the left wing-back position at times, which was an excessive sacrifice for a player born to attack.

But Amorim, who understands the value of mobile and tactically intelligent players, has never given up on Mount. Against Sunderland at Old Trafford, he gave him a chance and got a convincing response.

Mount not only scored goals but also controlled the tempo, skillfully escaped the press and created space for Mbeumo and Amad to operate. He was the piece that made MU's high pressing system more rhythmic - the weapon that Amorim had worked hard to build since the beginning of the season.

Mount scored in MU's 2-0 win over Sunderland.

At 26, Mount is no longer a “young star”, but a mature player, who has fought in the Champions League and knows what it means to compete at a high level. The way he played against Sunderland – less flashy, more calculated – showed the maturity that United desperately need in tense matches.

Mount no longer chases the ball like he did at Chelsea, but knows how to run to open up space, to stretch opponents, and sometimes, just one smart touch is enough to make the difference. It is that calm demeanor that helps him balance the MU midfield - where Bruno Fernandes is often isolated in big games.

Bridge between old and new

Mount has become a symbol of the football philosophy that Amorim wants to instill at Old Trafford: a compact team, intelligent pressing, and quick transitions. He is not as flashy as Marcus Rashford, not as explosive as Sesko, but he is the one who keeps everything working in the right orbit.

The win over Sunderland was therefore not only a relief for the team, but also a confirmation from Mount: that he is still good enough to be a central factor in this rebuilding process. In the context of MU finding its identity, players like Mount - energetic, disciplined and humble - are the foundation for long-term stability.

Mount is reviving his form.

Mount was once considered a signing at the wrong time, but under Amorim he is proving that sometimes the most overlooked players make the biggest difference. The goal against Sunderland was not just a point, it was the start of a new chapter - for both Mount and United.

If Amorim needed a symbol of the process of restoring confidence, Mount is the most vivid proof: a player who knows how to be patient, knows how to wait and knows how to shine at the right time for the team. And in a season where MU still has many challenges ahead, Mason Mount's form could be the key for the "Red Devils" to truly return to themselves.

Source: https://znews.vn/diem-10-cho-mason-mount-post1590823.html