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Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

John Barnes names Man Utd duo who have benefited most from Cristiano Ronaldo exit

Liverpool legend John Barnes has named Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho as the two players who have benefited most from Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Manchester United.

Ronaldo left Old Trafford in acrimonious circumstances in November after giving a bombshell interview to Piers Morgan. He had his contract with the Red Devils mutually terminated ahead of the World Cup, with the attacker subsequently joining Al-Nassr.

United have lost just once since Ronaldo departed the club, with that defeat coming to Premier League leaders Arsenal. Barnes believes it is Rashford and Sancho in particular who have fueled that run of form, with both players profiting from Ronaldo's absence.

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