Cristiano Ronaldo's Man Utd debut vs Newcastle live score and goal updates

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his second Manchester United debut against Newcastle when the two sides meet at 3pm at Old Trafford this afternoon.

United sealed his signing at the end of the summer transfer window, securing the return of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner who left the club in 2009.

Solskjaer has been coy over whether Ronaldo will start from the off, though it is understand from the training sessions Ronaldo has had already the United boss has been left with no choice.

Due to the 3pm TV blackout, the United fixture won't be on TV.

Instead, you can follow every kick of Ronaldo's debut in the commentary stream below...

11:59Nathan Ridley

Collector's item

The match programmes should be flying off the stands today!

It's a cover for the ages.

11:44Charlie Parker-Turner

Picture Cristiano Ronaldo sent to Rio Ferdinand speaks volumes about Man Utd star

Despite being 36 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo still does everything in his power to be at his optimum according to one of his former teammates.

After a short but astounding transfer saga, Ronaldo returned to Manchester Unitedafter 12 years away over the summer.

The Portuguese forward had one year left of his contract at Juventus but was keen to leave the Serie A side as soon as possible, and his former club obliged.

Ronaldo initially joined United in 2003 for £12.2m, making him the most expensive teenager ever at that time, and he grew and improved rapidly at Old Trafford before being sold and becoming the then-most expensive footballer ever.

But even though he is of an age where most footballers are beginning to wind down and look for their last few paycheques, Rio Ferdinand has revealed that Ronaldo is doing the opposite of that.

Read more.

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11:28KEY EVENT

Man Utd coaches blown away by Ronaldo training sessions as Solskjaer makes start decision

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to start and make his second debut for Manchester United when Newcastle travel to Old Trafford on Saturday after impressing during his first training sessions back at the club.

The 36-year-old's grand Old Trafford homecoming will take place at 3pm, with the Theatre of Dreams expected to be packed to the rafters.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner finalised his sensation transfer on deadline day, returning to United after 12 years away following a £12.9 million deal being struck for him to leave Juventus.

Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed on Friday that Ronaldo will feature in the match at some point and it is believed his return will be from the off in the Premier League clash.

Full story.

Cristiano Ronaldo training ahead of his second Manchester United debut ( Image:

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11:22Thomas Bristow

TV blackout explained

The blackout was first implemented in the 1960s after then-Burnley chairman Bob Lord cited concerns over lower-league attendances.

Lord feared too many fans would simply watch top-flight matches on television rather than watch their local team in the flesh.

In response, football bosses stipulated no games are allowed to be aired live between 2:45pm and 5:15pm in the UK.

Full story here.

11:20Thomas Bristow

What time and channel is Man Utd vs Newcastle on?

The match will kick-off at 3pm and it will not be broadcast live in the UK.

This is due to the long-standing 3pm kick-off blackout rule, where matches taking place between 2:45pm and 5:15pm cannot be shown.

It was lifted last due season to matches being played behind closed doors but is now back in place and aims to protect attendances up and down the pyramid by encouraging fans to go and watch a match in a stadium.

Instead you can follow all the action right here!

11:18Thomas Bristow

Welcome...

Happy Cristiano Ronaldo day!

Not many Manchester United fans would have believed that Cristiano Ronaldo would be lining up for them against Newcastle after the international break. Yet here wa are.

Solskjaer has confirmed Ronaldo will feature and atmosphere is ecpected to be electric.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford. ( Image:

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