TNT Sports pundit slammed over baffling Mason Mount claim as Man Utd reach Europa League final
Mason Mount scored twice as Manchester United thrashed Athletic Bilbao (Picture: Getty) TNT Sports pundit Robbie Savage attracted criticism for a baffling claim about Mason Mount as Manchester United surged into the Europa League final. United’s place in the final looked all but secured after they thumped 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the first leg in Spain. But Ruben Amorim’s side, who scored two extra-time goals to beat Lyon in the last round, trailed at Old Trafford in the second leg through Mikel Jauregizar’s opener. Bilbao threatened to score again and pile the pressure on United before the hosts scored four goals in the final 20 minutes to win 4-1 on the night and 7-1 on aggregate. Mount settled the nerves with Manchester United’s first goal just 10 minutes after coming off the bench before Casemiro headed home a second. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Rasmus Hojlund, who has endured a difficult season at Old Trafford, added United’s third before Mount scored a brilliant fourth from nearly the halfway line after the Bilbao goalkeeper came off his line and lost the ball. It was heartwarming to see ex-England star Mount with a smile on his face following his frustrating spell at United since a £60m move from boyhood club Chelsea. Mount has struggled with injury problems since joining United (Picture: Getty) Fans were delighted to see Mount showcase his talent following his struggles but could not ignore a dubious claim from Savage. ‘I think it’s been the best 30 minutes of his career,’ the former Premier League midfielder said on TNT Sports. ‘What a performance from Mason Mount! ‘What a substitution. They were struggling there but Mount scored two world-class goals.’ Fans were quick to point out that Mount not only won the Champions League at Chelsea but provided the assist for Kai Havertz’s winner against Manchester City in 2021. Does Robbie savage know that mount scored in a champions league final.— Joseph dunlop (@Joe4dunlop) May 8, 2025 Robbie Savage seemingly forgetting that Mason Mount assisted a Champions League winning goal here—
TNT Sports pundit Robbie Savage attracted criticism for a baffling claim about Mason Mount as Manchester United surged into the Europa League final.
United’s place in the final looked all but secured after they thumped 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the first leg in Spain.
But Ruben Amorim’s side, who scored two extra-time goals to beat Lyon in the last round, trailed at Old Trafford in the second leg through Mikel Jauregizar’s opener.
Bilbao threatened to score again and pile the pressure on United before the hosts scored four goals in the final 20 minutes to win 4-1 on the night and 7-1 on aggregate.
Mount settled the nerves with Manchester United’s first goal just 10 minutes after coming off the bench before Casemiro headed home a second.
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Rasmus Hojlund, who has endured a difficult season at Old Trafford, added United’s third before Mount scored a brilliant fourth from nearly the halfway line after the Bilbao goalkeeper came off his line and lost the ball.
It was heartwarming to see ex-England star Mount with a smile on his face following his frustrating spell at United since a £60m move from boyhood club Chelsea.
Fans were delighted to see Mount showcase his talent following his struggles but could not ignore a dubious claim from Savage.
‘I think it’s been the best 30 minutes of his career,’ the former Premier League midfielder said on TNT Sports. ‘What a performance from Mason Mount!
‘What a substitution. They were struggling there but Mount scored two world-class goals.’
Fans were quick to point out that Mount not only won the Champions League at Chelsea but provided the assist for Kai Havertz’s winner against Manchester City in 2021.
