To think some people would actually think Cristiano Ronaldo was hindering United's chances of bringing back the glory years to Old Trafford.
I'd turn that argument on its head and argue where would we be without the world's greatest player who keeps proving that form is temporary but class permanent.
He was at it again on Tuesday saving not just the club from Champions League defeat against Atalanta on Tuesday, but also going a long way to keeping Ole Gunnnar Solskjaer in his job.
I'm just so chuffed he opted to rejoin us - as I knew he would - rather than extend his absolutely brilliant career with City.
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