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Nov 2021
33m 25s

Put Ronaldo in the title again mate

THE ATHLETIC
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Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten fresh from Bergamo to look back on ANOTHER moment of brilliance from Cristiano Ronaldo to keep United alive in the Champions League.

We also look ahead to the derby against Manchester City with David Mooney, could playing at home be a disadvantage for United?


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