Look! Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on second Man Utd debut in English Premier League match against Newcastle

Portugal superstar on target at Old Trafford much to the delight of the adoring home fans

Last updated: September 11, 2021 | 20:24

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He's back! Manchester United fans wearing Cristiano Ronaldo shirts stand outside Old Trafford stadium before the English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Manchester, England.

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Looking good! Fans pose outside the ground ahead of the match ready to give Ronaldo a hero's welcome. The Portuguese superstar made his second debut for Manchester United on his return to the Premier League.

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Big news... Manchester United fans were given a huge boost when news filtered in that Ronaldo had been named in the starting XI for his first appearance for the club for 12 years.

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First sighting! Ronaldo warms up on the pitch before kick off. He re-signed for the Red Devils last month from Juventus and last appeared for Utd on 27 May 2009 before joining Real Madrid for £80m.

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The Portuguese superstar, now 36, scored 118 goals in 292 appearances in his first spell for Manchester United between 2003-09. Fans have been in dreamland ever since he returned to the club.

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Back in red... Ronaldo looks on during the match. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was wearing the number seven shirt. Would it have been any other number?

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Tricky customer... Ronaldo tries a step over which looks like it totally bamboozles Newcastle's Joe Willock.

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Close call! Ronaldo almost brings the house down early on in the first half after beating his man in the box but sees his well struck left foot shot hit the side netting.

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Ticking off... Referee Anthony Taylor awards a free kick against the attacker who was a little too keen to leave his mark on his homecoming.

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The moment they were all waiting for... Ronaldo scores! Old Trafford erupts as he gets his second debut off to a dream start by tapping home from close range.

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It had to be him! Ronaldo celebrates with Bruno Fernandes. He produced his trademark goal celebration at a jubilant Old Trafford.

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Goal number two! He found the target again in the second half as the hosts cruised to a 4-1 victory to send Old Trafford into raptures.

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