September 11, 2021 by admin

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace on his return to Old Trafford as Manchester United extend lead

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to Manchester United with a goal against Newcastle on Saturday. The Old Trafford erupted in joy as the Portuguese superstar broke the goal drought, scoring his 119th goal for the Red Devils at the stroke of halftime.

After Ronaldo’s first-half goal, Javier Manquillo equalised for Newcastle in the second half but this lead did not last long. The former Juventus star scored again in the 62nd minute to restore United’s lead.

With the brace, Ronaldo (36y 218 days) became the oldest player to net twice in a Premier League match since Graham Alexander for Burnley against Hull in April 2010 (38y 182d).

The 36-year-old forward was included in the starting line-up against the Magpies as United fans lined up in anticipation to see him don the red jersey after a gap of 12 long years.