Crystal Palace coach Glasner reveals the one Manchester United player who impressed him the most.

Manchester United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace may have delivered goals, drama, and plenty of talking points, but one storyline has overshadowed everything else—the sensational display from Mason Mount. In a twist that stunned both home and away supporters, Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed that he was so blown away by Mount’s performance that he went to him personally after the final whistle to request his shirt.

Moments like that are rare in the Premier League. Managers hardly ever show such open admiration, especially after a defeat, so Glasner’s revelation spread quickly. His honest praise has added fuel to the growing conversation about Mount’s revival under Rúben Amorim, who has seemingly rediscovered the best version of a player many thought had faded after a difficult opening year at Old Trafford.

Glasner made it clear that Mount was the main reason his team struggled all afternoon. Not Zirkzee, not Mbemuo, not even Yoro—Mount, in his view, was the engine behind everything United produced.

Speaking to the press afterward, Glasner explained that his irritation during the match slowly turned to admiration. He openly admitted, “I asked him for his shirt because of how he outplayed us. Mount kept every defender on edge until the very last minute. His energy, his choices on the ball, the way he moved between our lines—it was simply too much. If he stays in this kind of form, Manchester United are going to climb past Chelsea very soon.”

He added that every tactical plan they designed to shut Mount down failed. No matter where the midfielder drifted—wide, deep, or between defenders—he found ways to disrupt Palace’s shape.

“We prepared for him,” Glasner said. “We studied clips, we rehearsed ways to close him down, but he was just better on the day. Sometimes you have to acknowledge that.”

His honesty left the room stunned—not because Mount played well, but because it is almost unheard of for an opposing coach to admit he was humbled by a single rival player.

Mount looked like a completely transformed midfielder compared to the lost figure who struggled last season. Under Amorim, he now carries the traits of a complete modern player. Palace defenders couldn’t track him as he constantly shifted positions, creating confusion and dragging them out of shape for Zirkzee and Bruno Fernandes to exploit. Even when pressed tightly, Mount kept the ball with total assurance, slipping out of challenges and connecting smoothly with Casemiro and Mainoo, especially as Palace tried to press higher in the second half.

Going forward, he was a constant threat, producing the passes and ideas that carved open Palace’s backline. And despite being targeted physically, he ran with the same intensity from kickoff to the final whistle. Glasner even described his stamina as “almost unbelievable.”

United supporters were quick to react, flooding social media with praise for what many called Mount’s finest outing since joining the club. Fans said he finally looked like the sharp, intelligent, high-energy midfielder who once shone at Chelsea under Tuchel. Many expressed relief that Amorim has finally brought out the level of performance they had been hoping for.

Inside the club, Amorim is said to view Mount as a vital component of his rebuild. Those within the dressing room claim the manager sees him as the perfect blend of playmaker, presser, and runner—someone capable of influencing multiple phases of the game. Amorim’s staff believe this is only the beginning, and the Crystal Palace game was a small taste of what Mount can consistently deliver under their structure.

Even Palace players confessed privately that he was a nightmare to deal with. Some described him as “everywhere at once,” always popping up to press, receive, or make another intelligent run before they could react.

For months, doubts swirled around Mount’s role and value at Manchester United. This performance may have rewritten that storyline entirely. If he stays at this level, he won’t just secure his starting spot—he could become one of the driving forces behind United’s push for a top-four finish. With praise pouring in from opponents, pundits, fans, and his own club, the conversation around Mason Mount has taken a dramatic and well-earned turn.