Cristiano Ronaldo scores double on second debut in pictures
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his first appearance for Manchester United in 12 years with a fine double against Newcastle on Saturday. The 36-year-old is now looking to win the Premier League golden boot for a second time, having previously done it in the 2007/2008 season. Express Sport will now take a look back in the archives and reveal how it was done.
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And he notched seven more times than Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor and Liverpool’s Fernando Torres.
Roque Santa Cruz hit 19 times for Blackburn Rovers, while Yakubu managed 15 goals for Everton that season - the same amount as Benjani, Dimitar Berbatov and Robbie Keane.
Tevez outscored Rooney by two, with 14 goals.
And Aston Villa’s John Carew struck 13 times that year, despite entering the twilight years of his career at the time.
Now, Ronaldo will be looking to win the Golden Boot for a second time.
Cristiano Ronaldo beat Fernando Torres to the Golden Boot during Man Utd spell (Image: GETTY)
And the fact he’s already up and running, having scored twice against Newcastle, bodes well on that front.
Reacting to his brace, the 36-year-old said: "I didn't expect to score two goals.
"I expected one but not two. It was an unbelievable moment.
"It is unbelievable. When I started the game I was so nervous, I swear.
“I did not expect that they would sing my name all game. The reception is incredible but I am here to win games and help the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on second Man Utd debut vs Newcastle (Image: GETTY)
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"It was an unbelievable moment. I was super nervous and was thinking last night that I wanted to play good and show I was still capable of helping the team.
“This club is unbelievable and I am so proud. I am going to give everything to make them proud of me.
"Everyone knows the football in England is different than in any part of the world and to be honest it is the most special one.
“I arrived here at 18 and they treated me unbelievably and that is why I am back."