Cristiano Ronaldo nearly grabbed a goal (and perhaps should have!) in the dying minutes as Manchester United outclassed a hard-working Aalborg team to claim their first three points of the Champions L

Old Trafford, Manchester
18th December 2004

United stormed to their most emphatic league victory to date, with Paul Scholes grabbing the goals, and even with a missed Rooney penalty!

Cristiano Ronaldo was fouled but stood up to take the penalty for United's first goal, and then set up Wayne Rooney for the second in his first full League start for the club. Boy, do we need him!

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his first goal of the season as Manchester United moved into the next round of the Carling Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the bench as Manchester United took on Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo may be on he verge of being confirmed asthe World's best footballer (its a matter of time before the Ballon D'Or and FIFA World Player Award come his way after last years stunning se

Cristiano Ronaldo retrurned on a slow and frustrating night for Manchester United. He came on as a substitute to try and grab a goal (and nearly did!) as United drew with Villareal in a stalemate.

Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo will get a great reception from the home fans tonight, as Cristiano dons the famous Red shirt for the first time this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in business on Wednesday - and not a moment too soon!

David Gill doesn't believe that Manchester City are serious about their speculative bid of £135m, but has had to admit that the club would consider the offer because its so much money!