Manchester United's number 7 style - It is Mason Mount’s turn now

If there is one thing that can bring a Liverpool fan and Manchester United fan together, it is their shared veneration of the number 7 shirt. Both clubs have seen undisputed legends wear the iconic number, and both will, coincidentally, see new names trying to honor past 7s starting next season. Given the glorious history of the number at Liverpool, it was natural to want to take a look at its aesthetic history when Luis Díaz decided to switch from his 23 jersey mere days ago. Now, with Mason Mount doing the same after his arrival at United, it is our duty to analyze how the Red Devils’ number 7 style has developed throughout the decades.

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As for the aesthetics of the 2010s, the number 7 did not find a true heir. Between Michael Owen, Antonio Valencia, Ángel Di María, Memphis Depay, Alexis Sanchez, and Edinson Cavani, some did better, while others flopped completely. None of them, however, were able to endure the pressure that this jersey brought onto them, forcing fans to seek refuge in the nostalgia of better times, when United's number 7 dominated the European football stage. So, a decade to forget for the number 7, and now that we make our way into the 2020s, let us hope that Mount can bring some quality back to this symbol of Red Devil greatness.