Mason Mount Targets Fast Start As Revamped Man United Seek Much Needed Improvement | OneFootball

The new Premier League season offers Manchester United – and head coach Ruben Amorim – a much-needed clean slate.

After a bruising campaign that ended with a dismal 15th-place finish and defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, there is a renewed sense of purpose around Old Trafford.

Amorim has been backed in the summer transfer market, while the Carrington training complex has undergone a significant refurbishment. With no European football on the calendar, the fixture list is lighter than usual, giving the squad more time to focus on domestic success.

Optimism is quietly building within the dressing room – something Mason Mount captured when speaking to Inside United ahead of the new season.

“I think for us it’s so important to start well, to start quickly, to start with that intensity,” Mount said. “We’re a team that definitely can push with that and win games with that intensity – the way we want to press, move the ball, dominate possession, and create chances.”

United’s summer recruitment has given Amorim the tools to deliver on that vision. The attack has been completely rebuilt with the arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško.

Cunha and Mbeumo are proven Premier League performers, scoring 35 goals between them last season for Wolves and Brentford. Šeško, signed from RB Leipzig after netting 13 Bundesliga goals, adds a different physical dimension. Standing at 6ft 4in, he offers the kind of aerial presence and hold-up play that United have lacked, given the struggles of Rasmus Højlund in his two seasons at the club.

All three forwards fit neatly into Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 system, a formation built on width, pressing, and rapid transitions. The extra entertainment and intrigue such new signings bring could excite the home fans and see an increase in demand for Manchester United tickets. This approach may reshape United’s midfield, with captain Bruno Fernandes expected to operate in a deeper role. While his creativity remains crucial, his ability to adapt to greater defensive duties could be key to United’s early-season form.

One lingering concern is in goal. Andre Onana’s injury leaves the club short in a vital position, and speculation continues over whether United might move him on and recruit a new first-choice goalkeeper. With the transfer window still open, that decision could heavily influence the start of the season.

Off the pitch, United have invested heavily in modernising Carrington. Upgraded gyms, enhanced analysis suites, and improved recovery facilities are designed to give Amorim’s squad every possible advantage in preparation and recovery.

The absence of European football, while disappointing for supporters, could also work in United’s favour. Fewer fixtures mean more time to train, rest, and tailor match preparation for Premier League opponents, which could offer a potential advantage in a competition often decided by fine margins.

Still, the climb will be steep. Last season’s 15th-place finish was one of the lowest points in the club’s modern history, defined by inconsistency, defensive lapses, and a lack of attacking edge. The early fixtures will be telling: Arsenal and Chelsea both visit Old Trafford within the first six weeks, while an away Manchester derby against City looms on matchday five.

These tests will quickly show whether Amorim’s ideas are taking hold.

For Mount and his teammates, the mission is simple – they must turn pre-season optimism into results. If United can combine their new-look attack, enhanced facilities, lighter schedule, and relentless pressing game with consistent execution, the Old Trafford faithful might finally have reason to believe again.

After the struggles of last season, a strong start is not just important – it is absolutely essential.