HOMECOMING – Cristiano Ronaldo Good afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Manchester United vs Newcastle United from Old Trafford.
History will be made today as Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to make his second debut for Man Utd having completed his move from Juventus for £13.5million just before the international break.
He’ll also wear his iconic number 7 shirt, which he vacated when he left Old Trafford for Real Madrid back in 2009.
It remains to be seen whether he’ll be included in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting line-up today, but the Norweigan confirmed in his press conference that Ronaldo will definitely be involved, leaving fans clamouring for tickets.
Man Utd come into the game sat in third in the league after two wins and a draw so far, having thrashed Leeds 5-1 on the opening day of the season, drawn 1-1 with Southampton and beaten Wolves 1-0.
Steve Bruce’s Newcastle side are sat in 17th and are yet to win a game, having lost 4-2 to West Ham on the opening day and then lost 2-0 to Aston Villa and drawn 2-2 with Southampton.
The Magpies will also be without their talisman, Callum Wilson, who will miss out through injury.
Man Utd are still without Marcus Rashford, as he recovers from shoulder surgery, meanwhile Alex Telles, Scott McTominay and Dean Henderson will also miss out.
Jadon Sancho picked up a knock which kept him out of England’s fixtures last week but is expected to be able to be involved today. Scotland winger Ryan Fraser will also miss out for Newcastle through injury.
All eyes will be on the Man Utd teamsheet which we’re expecting to be released at around 2pm to see whether Ronaldo starts on his return to Old Trafford.
The anticipation surrounding this one is huge, so strap in and stick with us as we bring you live build up ahead of one of the most hotly anticipated Premier League games in recent memory.
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