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Cristiano Ronaldo branded 'cheeky' for disallowed Newcastle goal in Man Utd draw

Craig Pawson was correct to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo's 'cheeky' goal as Newcastle United held Manchester United to a draw, according to Chris Sutton. Eddie Howe's side continued their impressive start to the season by earning a point at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors made a strong start, and Joelinton was twice denied by the woodwork with successive headers. The Magpies also had a penalty shout waved away when Raphael Varane brought down Callum Wilson in the box.

The Red Devils improved after the restart, and spurned late chances to open the scoring through Fred and Marcus Rashford. Ronaldo had a strike ruled out for offside, before then attempting to capitalise on the free-kick which he considered 'live'.

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