Manchester United set for Arsenal test

Ruben Amorim lauds Mason Mount after a lively pre season display as Manchester United weigh multiple attacking options before the season opener

Amorim praises Mason Mount and signals selection headaches

Manchester United wrapped up pre season with a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina after an own goal cancelled out a Fiorentina lead. The result kept United unbeaten in friendlies ahead of their first Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford. New signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo did not score, while Benjamin Sesko was introduced to fans but will need time to settle. The standout moment came from Mason Mount, with Amorim praising his contribution and versatility as he was deployed in several attacking roles. Mount’s performance is shaping the boss’s plans for a starting XI that could shift ahead of the Arsenal game.

This is a sign of a manager who expects to rotate and test options from the start. Mount’s ability to operate in multiple attacking positions gives Amorim real depth to choose from, especially with Sesko arriving later to accelerate integration. The challenge for United is to balance creativity with defensive structure as they ramp up for the league campaign.

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The season will test how well these rotations translate to top flight results