Manchester United moved to the top of the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United that will live long in the memory.
Standing out in the game, Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to the Premier League for the first time in 12 years and marked the occasion in style, opening the scoring in the first half and doubling his tally after the interval.
The boost provided by Ronaldo is clear to see on a historic day at Old Trafford, ahead of a busy period of fixtures with the Champions League group stages kicking off this week.
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Ronaldo outlines United challenge
Cristiano Ronaldo has explained what Manchester United need to do in order to win either the Premier League or Champions League this season to end their trophy drought.
"Everyone has to do their job," Ronaldo told Sky Sports." We have a fantastic team, a young team and a fantastic coach.
"But as I told you before we have to build up confidence. The team needs to be mature if it wants to win the Premier League and Champions League.
"I think we are in a good way, we have to win games, build up the confidence, build up the team and I am here to help the team."
Shearer hails Ronaldo
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer was full of praise for Ronaldo following his sensational return to Premier League football.
“He was never going to disappoint. We all expected him to do well, to score his goal or his goals and the performance that he put in was just phenomenal.
"For 36 years of age, his energy, his attitude, is an example to any young kid watching. Just watch him week in, week out. Whether it’s his movement, his touch, his control, everything about him is first class.
"We know what his attitude his like, that’s why he’s got so many goals. Has he lost any pace? Not at all, look at the way he glides past defenders. What a celebration, that was goal number 787. Just incredible.”
Fernandes hails Portuguese connection
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes took to social media after the victory over Newcastle United, where he was on the scoresheet.
It was a memorable day for United and Fernandes shared it with his compatriot, with Cristiano Ronaldo shining on his return to the club.
The two Portuguese stars will be decisive for United this season in their push to achieve their objectives this season and Fernandes hailed the 'Portuguese connection' at the club.
Fernandes also posted another picture with him celebrating his goal, with Ronaldo and Mason Greenwood in the background, alongside a message that read: "Indeed, Theater of Dreams."
