The English Premier League witnessed the magic return of Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker smote 2 net in for Manchester United in their 4-1 win over Newcastle United, Sports NDTV reports.
The Magpies put up a formidable performance, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side needed Ronaldo’s prowess and experience to win at Old Trafford.
In the early stages, both teams battled it out in the middle of the park but as it proceeded, United started to gain some possession.
Newcastle later grew into the game gaining their best spell of possession in the latter stages of first half as it drew to a close.
Ronaldo, however, broke the deadlock in first half stoppage-time after Mason Greenwood tried to cut in from the right and unleashed a shot.
It got saved, but Ronaldo was there to pounce on the rebound and send it to the back of the net. Poor goalkeeping from Woodman, he spilled it. Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United as both teams went into a break.
And 10 minutes into the second half, the visitors drew level following a sensational counter atack.
Saint-Maximin received the ball near the edge of the United box, and he laid it off for Manquillo, who was darting into the box from the right flank. He unleashed a powerful shot, which goes into the bottom left corner. 1-1.
In the 61st minute, it was Ronaldo again who restored the lead for the Red Devils following aeat exchange of passes in the United half.
The encounter was put beyond Steve Bruce’ men in the 79th minute when Bruno Fernandes fired home from outside the area.
Greenwood latched onto the ball and held off a defender. He couldn’t find space to shoot and laid it to Pogba. He passed it to Bruno, who was on the edge of the box. The Portuguese fired in a screamer, which Wood doesn’t have any chance to save.
And in stoppage time, a well-worked team goal was converted by Jesse Lingard as the English man scored a curler.
It ended; Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle United.
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