Solskjær hails matchwinning Ronaldo: ‘There was expectation, he delivered’

  • ‘He lifts everyone,’ says Manchester United manager
  • Forward scores twice on second debut for club

Ole Gunnar Solskjær said Cristiano Ronaldo had reintroduced himself to his Manchester United teammates at a meeting on Friday night – and then watched him do likewise to the Old Trafford crowd as he inspired a 4-1 victory over Newcastle.

Ronaldo’s first debut for the club was as an 18-year-old in 2003 and he would make 292 appearances for the club in his first spell, scoring 118 goals. The second coming started with two more which were rapturously received by a giddy home support.

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