Graeme Souness has pointed the finger at the "ordinary players" at Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo's performances against the so-called bigger teams.
The 36-year-old has evolved his game since leaving Old Trafford in 2009 and has established himself as a poacher transitioning from the tricky winger of years gone by.
Against Liverpool and Manchester City, he cut a frustrated figure in both defeats as he failed to make an impact and in the draw with Everton, the Portugal captain stormed down the tunnel after the full-time whistle.
United are in a rut in terms of form, winning just once in the last two months, leading to some claims around his impact at the club.
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