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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jamie Jackson

‘It’s up to him’: Ten Hag backs Cristiano Ronaldo to reach 20-goal milestone

Cristiano Ronaldo scores Manchester United’s third goal against Sheriff at Old Trafford on Thursday
Cristiano Ronaldo scores Manchester United’s third goal against Sheriff at Old Trafford on Thursday. Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Erik ten Hag believes Cristiano Ronaldo can again manage 20-plus goals for Manchester United this season.

Ronaldo scored his third of the season in Thursday’s 3-0 Europa League victory over Sheriff at Old Trafford on his return from a one-game club suspension, imposed by the manager after his early disappearance down the tunnel against Spurs this month. Last season he scored 24 times, 17 in the Premier League. Ten Hag was asked whether he believed Ronaldo could reach that milestone again.

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