Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-minute winner against Villarreal in the Champions League further increased his legendary status at Old Trafford.
With the game tied, Ronaldo found the back of the net after Jesse Lingard teed him up.
Making it five goals in five matches since his return to the club from Juventus, the striker showed why his arrival on transfer deadline day generated such buzz both on and off the pitch.
Expected to lead the line against Everton when the two sides meet Saturday in the early kick-off, here is your Saturday morning round-up of what’s being said about Ronaldo as he looks to add another goal to his extraordinary tally.
He can’t do everything
Former Juventus teammate Leonardo Bonucci said that United must not fall into the trap the Old Lady did.
Juventus finished fourth last season and the Italian defender feels part of the reason the Serie A giants fell short was an over-reliance on the striker.
“Maybe it was taken for granted that if we gave the ball to Cristiano, he'd win us the game.”
Read the full story here.
Penalty hierarchy
United lost to Aston Villa last week after Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty in injury-time.
With many speculating who would be on spot-kick duties with Ronaldo at the club, the miss once again brought into focus the issue.
Fernandes has now revealed who will step up should the team win a penalty against Everton on Saturday and going forward.
Read the full story here.
Who is United's best player?
Fifa 22 was released on all platforms on Friday.
With Ronaldo at the club, fans speculated who would be the highest-rated player at United on the game.
Find out whether Ronaldo is the best here.
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