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Man United's Solskjaer defends 'correct' decision to bench Ronaldo for Everton clash

ESPN.com | October 2, 2021

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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer defended his decision to rest Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the 1-1 draw with Everton on Saturday.

Ronaldo has scored five goals since returning to Old Trafford, but was left on the bench against Rafael Benitez's side along with Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho.

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Ronaldo came on with United leading 1-0 thanks to Anthony Martial's goal, but were pegged back by Andros Townsend's equaliser.



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