Mason Mount insists Man United can challenge for the Premier League title next season | OneFootball

Mason Mount has expressed his belief that Manchester United possess the necessary quality and mindset to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title next season.

The 27-year-old midfielder is nearing the conclusion of his third campaign at Old Trafford, a period marked by injuries, setbacks, and intense competition that have limited him to just 69 appearances since his move from Chelsea.

Despite this, Mount maintains an unwavering self-belief, coupled with confidence in the capabilities of a United squad that Michael Carrick has guided to the brink of Champions League qualification.

Mount, a European champion with Chelsea in 2021, firmly believes the Red Devils "have the quality" to contend for the league title next term, even as significant decisions loom regarding the manager and squad.

"I have a goal of winning the Premier League," Mount stated. "Obviously I’ve won the Champions League already, but can we (win the league)? Yes, I think we can as a group."

He emphasised the importance of a winning mentality: "We have to have that kind of mentality. It may seem a little bit far away, but you have to have that mentality to really push yourself as a group."

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Mason Mount has set his sights on winning the Premier League with Man United (PA Wire)

Mount pointed to past performances against top-tier opposition as evidence of their potential.

"We’ve shown what we can do against the big teams already – Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, you know, so we’ve done it. We’ve already shown that this season, so we definitely can do it."

The challenge, he noted, lies in consistency: "It’s about now doing it on a bigger stage in the Champions League and doing it more consistently in the Premier League. I’ll hopefully be a massive part in that moving forward next season. Yeah, it’s a goal: I want to win the Premier League."

United are targeting a league title to coincide with their 150th anniversary in 2028, and Mount’s comments underscore a renewed optimism under Carrick following a turbulent period.

The England international praised head coach Carrick’s "calm confidence”, highlighting how it complements his extensive knowledge and experience of achieving success, alongside his effective individual management.

"It was difficult at the beginning because Michael comes in and I got injured, so I missed a few games at the beginning," Mount explained. "But he was brilliant with me and speaking to me and just saying ‘look, I want you back, you’re a massive part of the team and the squad’, and ‘when you’re around the lads you obviously have a big effect’, so I know where I stand within the group."

Beyond the pitch, Mount recently made his comeback from injury as a substitute in Monday’s 2-1 victory over Brentford, before heading to St George’s Park for a special event in collaboration with Make-A-Wish UK.

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Mount was at St George’s Park for a Make-A-Wish UK event this week (PA Wire)

After 18 months of meticulous planning with his brother Lewis, 11 children living with critical illnesses were given the unique opportunity to experience life as a footballer, eating, sleeping, and training like professionals during an immersive two-day gathering.

The event culminated in a memorable match, with Mount personally funding the initiative and managing ‘Wishes United’, assisted by teammate Luke Shaw, to a resounding 32-2 victory against Jamie Redknapp’s team of mascots.

Reflecting on the experience, Mount, who has previously collaborated with Make-A-Wish on a Disney project, said: "I’m a footballer but there’s more to life than just football. You just see the smiles on the kids’ faces, how much it means to them, and obviously the families as well."

He also emphasised the importance of including the wider family: "Sometimes the brothers or sisters and mum and dad, especially brothers and sisters, they can get forgotten about a little bit, so them being involved and being here and going along the process as well is what Make-A-Wish is all about. That’s something that really means a lot to all of us."