Portsmouth fan helps topple Manchester United

Mason Mount has toasted victory at Old Trafford '“ a decade after visiting as a Pompey fan.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Sep 2018, 15:59 BST
Updated 26th Sep 2018, 17:04 BST
Former Purbrook Park pupil Mason Mount helped Derby to victory over Manchester UnitedFormer Purbrook Park pupil Mason Mount helped Derby to victory over Manchester United
Former Purbrook Park pupil Mason Mount helped Derby to victory over Manchester United

The former Purbrook Park pupil yesterday netted Derby's opening penalty in their Carabao Cup shoot-out success over Manchester United.

Earlier, Marouane Fellaini's 95th-minute leveller thwarted Frank Lampard's Championship side from securing a memorable triumph during normal time.

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That ensured the match finished 2-2 '“ prompting attention turning to spot-kicks.

Midfielder Mount stepped up first to produce a composed finish, with penalties continuing until Phil Jones missed to hand the visitors an 8-7 success.

In the build up to the game, Mount's dad, Tony, Tweeted a picture of the youngster from a decade earlier, wearing a Pompey top and inside Old Trafford.

It said: '˜Ten years ago Mason was at Old Trafford hoping Manchester United got beat, tomorrow night he will be back trying to make it happen #MasonMount10 DCFC8'

The 19-year-old has scored five goals in 11 appearances for Derby after joining on loan from Chelsea.

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