Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing Cristiano Ronaldo's impact back at Manchester United will stretch far beyond his goals, says Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 36-year-old wasted no time re-opening his account for the club, slotting home in first-half stoppage time to give United the lead 12 years and 124 days after his last goal for the club - which came against Manchester City.
Ronaldo pounced on a mistake from Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, who spilled low drive from Mason Greenwood, to tuck home from close range.
He was back at it on the hour mark after racing onto a through-ball from Luke Shaw to drill a shot through the legs of Woodman.
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