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Manchester United vs Newcastle: 3 things we learned as Ronaldo shines

By Sourav Mahanty

Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 11, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Newcastle at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on September 11, 2021. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Paul Pogba continues his sensational form

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba, Manchester United. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

At the start of the summer transfer window, there were questions about whether Pogba would remain at Old Trafford this season. He has remained at the club although he is yet to sign a contract extension.

And considering the kind of football that he has been playing this season, the Red Devils would want him to extend his current deal as soon as possible.

He provided four assists in the Premier League season opener against Leeds United, before setting up another in the game against Southampton. And he provided a couple of assists against Newcastle United as well, to make it 7 from just 4 Premier League games this season.

That’s more assists than he has provided in 3 of his previous 5 Premier League seasons since returning to Manchester United in 2016 in a then world record transfer deal!

At the top of his game, the Frenchman is one of the best midfielders in the world. And he is certainly playing like one at the moment.

Cristiano Ronaldo gets it done, once again

One could argue that Ronaldo was not at his best against Newcastle United. But like so many times in his legendary career, he managed to make the difference.

Freddie Woodman probably could have done better with both of the goals, with him spilling the first one in the path of the Portuguese superstar while the second one went through his legs. But Manchester United fans will be delighted as long as the goals keep coming.

Many have wondered whether at 36 years of age, Ronaldo will be able to adjust to the Premier League. Two goals from his first game back is certainly a brilliant start.

There will be tougher tests ahead but if Ronaldo can continue to find the back of the net throughout the course of the season then Manchester United must be considered as one of the favourites for the Premier League title this season.

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