Cristiano Ronaldo continues to enjoy a remarkable return to Manchester United, with the Portugal captain maintaining his record of scoring in each game since rejoining the Red Devils. Ronaldo scored a vital equaliser on Sunday as United came from behind to win an eventful match at West Ham United.

Elsewhere, there were stunning strikes by Raphael Guerreiro for Borussia Dortmund in Germany and Dany Mota in Italy’s Serie B with Monza, as well as a goal for Domingos Duarte against Barcelona at Camp Nou. Veterans Vieirinha and Marco Paixão both scored winning goals in Greece and Turkey respectively, while there was a superb debut for Pedro Rebocho in Poland and Daniel Candeias was a match-winner for Alanyaspor against Galatasaray.

As one of the biggest signings in the recent history of Manchester United, CR7’s return from Juventus where Cristiano Ronaldo had been playing since 2018 has been game-changing. Already with four goals in just three games – albeit one in a shocking UEFA Champions League loss in Switzerland – the United legend looks set to further enhance his standing with the Old Trafford faithful.

However, for all of the benefits of having one of the best natural scorers in entire football history in the team, one other major benefit has been noted by former United frontman Louis Saha. 

A red card issued to João Félix was the main talking point after Atletico Madrid’s goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Saturday.

Substitute Félix, who entered the play after an hour, was sent off in the 78^th minute for two yellow cards in the space of a few seconds. Having been booked for being adjudged to brush an opponent in the face, Félix quickly received a second caution for pointing his finger towards his temple in the direction of referee Gil Manzano.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is into his third season at the Premier League club and he’s off to an excellent start. The Portuguese star was in the running to be named the PFA Player of the Year in each of his first two campaigns at Old Trafford, and the time may now be ripe for him to land the prestigious award for the first time.

Fernandes has been in contention for the prize that distinguishes the best player in England’s top tier in each of his two seasons in the Premier League so far. He scored 18 goals in 37 EPL matches in the 2020/2021 season and 28 goals across all competitions, indicating an exceptional return from midfield. His assist count was also hugely impressive, setting up 18 goals in total for his teammates last season.