Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is wary he will have to manage Cristiano Ronaldo’s minutes to keep the 36-year-old performing at the level that has seen him score five times in as many games since returning to Manchester United. But the Norwegian acknowledged he will not be able to rely on Ronaldo all the time. “He’s had a great impact on and off the pitch in how professional he is. Of course, there are the goals — five goals in five games says everything. At his age, he’s still fit. We’ve got to manage him, got to make sure he can keep going with his form. He’s a very good example for everyone in how he prepares, how he conducts himself. It’s been a very, very good impact so far and it’s only been a month so long may it continue.”𝗧𝗵𝗲 moment 🔥#MUFC | @Cristiano pic.twitter.com/6J9Y4NXCDz— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 30, 2021 United are back in action at Old Trafford again on Saturday, less than three days after their thrilling last-gasp win over Villareal in the Champions League, which could prove a problem for the Red Devils – especially considering that Liverpool and Manchester City square off on Sunday afternoon, giving them a whole day more of rest.However, Solskjaer is already spoiled for options in attack. He will use his big squad to keep the players fresh – and could soon have another star to choose from. England international Marcus Rashford nears his return from shoulder surgery. He has not featured for club or country since The Three Lions’ EURO 2020 final defeat to Italy.”Marcus trained fully for the first time today with contact. There were a few tackles flying in on him but he seemed OK, which was nice to see.”Everton manager Rafael Benitez, who managed Ronaldo at Real Madrid, insists to focus only on stopping the Portuguese goal machine would be foolish.”I think Cristiano is a great professional, with his age he’s doing really well. But you can’t just focus on one player, even if he is as good as Cristiano. Our plan is to concentrate from the first minute until the last, to present a team that can compete and get the three points. We will try to be strong in defence and try to score goals.”Rafael Benitez (Everton Manager):“I think Cristiano Ronaldo is a great professional, with his age he’s doing really well, But you can’t just focus on one player, even if he is as good as Cristiano.” pic.twitter.com/1CUvlY9SW3— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) October 1, 2021 Manchester United will again have to play without their captain Harry Maguire and Everton will miss their best attackers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison. Also, Seamus Coleman and Andre Gomes are also struggling with injuries.. Should Everton beat the odds and grab the three points at Old Trafford, Benitez could become the first-ever manager to win a top-flight away match against Manchester United with three different clubs. No pressure, then.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 7Saturday14:30: (1.55) Man.Utd. (4.20) Everton (7.00)17:00: (1.85) Leeds (3.70) Watford (4.60)17:00: (1.43) Chelsea (4.70) Southampton (8.50)17:00: (1.95) Burnley (3.50) Norwich (4.40)17:00: (1.70) Wolverhampton (3.80) Newcastle (5.70)19:30: (3.00) Brighton (3.15) Arsenal (2.65)Sunday16:00: (3.10) Crystal Palace (3.30) Leicester (2.50)16:00: (2.20) Tottenham (3.40) Aston Villa (3.60)16:00: (1.87) West Ham (3.70) Brentford (4.50)18:30: (2.85) Liverpool (3.40) Man.City (2.60)***odds are subject to change
