Gary Neville predicted the Manchester United Mason Mount conundrum which Erik ten Hag must solve

Manchester United kickstarted their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The result may be the most important thing but it masked issues Erik ten Hag must solve, namely in midfield and attack as United's defence performed admirably. While the forward line received criticism from Ten Hag post-match, issues in midfield are perhaps more concerning.

Casemiro struggled in front of the centre-backs as Wolves found space but it is hard to criticise him too harshly given the lack of help he received. Both Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes pushed high up the pitch leaving the Brazilian isolated.

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Despite claims from England manager Gareth Southgate talking up Mount's ability to play in a deeper role, he is better when on the front foot. Before the ex-Chelsea man arrived at Old Trafford, ex-Red Gary Neville had already spotted the issue which reared its head on Monday.

He told the Metro: "I look at the players United have got already in terms of Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Fred and Scott McTominay. Do I think Mount is the player to go in and sort all that out? I'm not quite sure.

"I think you would have been better off going and playing £100m plus on Jude Bellingham or £80-100m on Declan Rice and getting something you think can be the real thing. Mount would be a very good addition to United's squad, but it is a lot of money for a squad addition.

"Does Mount, Casemiro and Fernandes work as a midfield-three? Spending £60m, you have got to get that jump towards winning the