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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice on his return to the club, has "lifted everyone" at Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice on his return to Manchester United as the hosts eventually cruise to victory against Newcastle to send Old Trafford into raptures.
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