‘This is what Cristiano is about’ - Manchester United boss Solskjaer praises Ronaldo after two-goal debut
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Updated 11/09/2021 at 20:28 GMT
Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed the goal that proved to be the winner against Newcastle United as part of a two-goal debut after his return to Manchester United from Juventus this summer. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was full of praise for the 36-year-old Portugal striker and said he had no doubts over starting him.
Solskjaer: Ronaldo 'delivered' after scoring brace against Newcastle
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was full of praise as his side went top and Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his debut against Newcastle.
United took the lead through Ronaldo and then added three more after Newcastle grabbed a surprise equaliser through Javier Manquillo in the second half.
Ronaldo scored another before Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard also netted to secure a 4-1 win.
Speaking after the game which saw his side go top of the Premier League, Solskjaer said: "When you win a game you enjoy it. When you see fans being happy you really enjoy it. There were loads of expectations today. They all delivered.
"We have to deliver every time. That’s Manchester United. It doesn’t change.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has developed into a fantastic goalscorer. He played a very good game, He dropped in, linked play well."
Solskjaer had said before the game that the 36-year-old striker was sure to feature in the game, and asked if he intended at any point not to start Ronaldo, he said: "No. Of course not. This is what Cristiano is about. This was a day for everyone to enjoy."
He continued: "It’s too early for me to predict where we’ll end up. We have to be consistent and let’s see where we are.
“It’s changed [the atmosphere]. A few months back you think how it was here. This is what Man Utd supporters should feel like."
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