Manchester United formation change ‘stopped Cristiano Ronaldo looking like a little boy'

Manchester United great Cristiano Ronaldo has been nominated alongside long-term rival Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski for the 2021 Best FIFA Men's Player award.

In terms of dangerous left sided partnerships the Reds have had the pleasure of watching across the last twenty years or so, the combination of Patrice Evra and Cristiano Ronaldo must rank somewhat highly in terms of entertainment and success.

Manchester United have been told “the Cristiano Ronaldo effect” is enough to give them the upper hand in their battle to finish in the top four.

Phil Neville has quipped that Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has a lot to thank him for after turning on the style against the former United full-back in the game that persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson to sign.

Former Manchester United winger Daniel James feels his old side didn’t see him at his full potential, and has vowed to show it in the coming years

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has offered a unique insight into the extreme levels Cristiano Ronaldo goes to in an attempt to be the very best that he can be.

Manchester United have been told that Cristiano Ronaldo won’t end his playing career at Old Trafford.

Manchester United will be well-represented on the international stage during the next two weeks as respective players feature for their countries in Qatar 2022 World Cup qualification.

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Paul Merson has claimed that Manchester United would be better off without talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.

John Stones insists it was a collective effort among Manchester City's defenders to stop 'world class' forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the win over Manchester United.

Manchester United's Luke Shaw has shared what he was thinking as the ball fell to Cristiano Ronaldo in the final minutes of their match against Atalanta, as the Portuguese international's goal secured a late draw for his side.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt Mason Greenwood improved Manchester United's ball retention in their 2-2 Champions League draw with Atalanta.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on Manchester United to that of Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls.

With his back firmly against the wall, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knew he had to change something going into Saturday’s crunch clash with Tottenham.

Stick with back three?

Patrice Evra believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to be ‘loved and respected’ was the driving factor in him leaving Juventus and returning to Manchester United.

Manchester United put last weekend's defeat to Liverpool behind them with a convincing 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.

Gary Neville has praised the tactical tweak Manchester United made to benefit Cristiano Ronaldo after the 36-year-old turned in a match-winning performance against Tottenham.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Manchester United 'can't hide' their 'need' for Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani.