Edinson Cavani has already helped Mason Mount as new Man Utd star gets to work

Earlier in the week, Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea. And it was then revealed the England international would be given the No 7 shirt at Old Trafford made famous by icons of the past. Players in recent years have often struggled with the jersey but Edinson Cavani, during his sole season with the digit on his back, appeared to break the curse…

The No 7 means more at Manchester United than any other club in the whole of world football.

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“I won't let you down, Reds!”

He would later confess he didn’t give a f*** about the privilege, however.

In January 2018, Alexis Sanchez left Arsenal for Old Trafford - having previously been destined to join Manchester City.

And while the Uruguay international struggled with the no 21 in the 2021/2022 season, his exploits in the previous campaign broke the curse.