Thrilling Debut for Mason Mount as Man Utd Triumph 2-0 Against Leeds in Electric Oslo Friendly
Mason Mount shines in his Manchester United debut as they secure a 2-0 victory over Leeds United in Norway, leaving coach Erik ten Hag impressed Stay tuned for more pre-season updates and transfer news on Sky Sports (350 characters)
Mason Mount made his debut for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's team started their pre-season with a 2-0 victory against Leeds United in Norway. Despite coming close to scoring early on with a bold long-range attempt, the £60m signing from Chelsea had to rely on second-half goals from Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill to ensure victory for the Premier League club.
Under the leadership of new manager Daniel Farke, Leeds posed a significant threat on the counterattack in the initial half with notable efforts from Luis Sinisterra. However, it required a commendable defensive intervention from Hannibal to deny the team from the Championship. Conversely, Kristoffer Klaesson, Leeds' goalkeeper, showcased impressive goalkeeping skills by making a notable save from the Tunisian international.
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Mason Mount prepares to take a corner kick during the first half at Ullevaal Stadion
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Jadon Sancho showcased his skills for Manchester United during their match against Leeds United in Oslo. Manager Ten Hag made some tactical substitutions during the half-time break, taking off Mount and bringing in captain Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Jadon Sancho, who played as a striker. As the game progressed, Manchester United's young team seemed to perform better when the match became more open.
The defining moment happened when Isak Hansen-Aaroen, the talented Norwegian midfielder, skillfully guided the ball to Emeran through the right channel, and the young French forward, aged 20, elegantly positioned himself before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike that whisked past Dani van den Heuvel, the goalkeeper for Leeds.
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Noam Emeran pictured during his goalscoring display for Manchester United
At halftime, Farke brought on Patrick Bamford, but it was 17-year-old Archie Gray who nearly created an equalizer with a long-range attempt that hit the side-netting. Joe Gelhardt, in a much better position, disappointingly blasted over.
Manchester United showcased their dominance when Emeran's angled pass found Hugill near the penalty spot, and the young forward confidently struck the ball into the net. It was a composed finish by the teenage sensation. A promising beginning to pre-season for Ten Hag.
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The debut of Mason Mount was the standout feature of Man Utd's friendly win in pre-season
Mount reflects on debut display
"It felt very good," said Mount of his debut when speaking to MUTV.After a week of training, it is satisfying to finally have our first game. Our efforts and dedication are paying off as we translate our hard work onto the field. We have been focusing on various tactics in preparation for this match.
I have developed a strong grasp of the manager's strategies and the team dynamics. Now, it is time to utilize these games to further refine our skills. Having played 45 minutes is a valuable asset, and this victory is an encouraging beginning.
Ten Hag on 'joy' of Mount impact
"In the first game, we witnessed promising aspects," Ten Hag conveyed to MUTV."It was evident that we have already undergone training, and we possess a solid groundwork from the previous year. Several young players seamlessly integrated into the team. Within just one week of training, we have observed commendable performances."
What's next?
Mason's performance was phenomenal, which comes as no surprise considering his vast array of skills. We are destined to derive immense pleasure from his contributions, as he undoubtedly enhances our overall showmanship.Leeds' next match comes against another Ligue 1 side in Monaco at Rotherham's New York Stadium on July 22, kick-off 4pm.
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