Cristiano Ronaldo Fumes After Being Subbed Off vs Newcastle United

• Cristiano Ronaldo was less than pleased when he was substituted in the 75th minute of Man United's 0-0 draw with Newcastle
• The star forward was seen shaking his head and muttering underneath as he made the way for Marcus Rashford
• However, not even Rashford was able to break Newcastle's stubborn defence as both sides settled for a goalless draw
• The result dealt the Red Devils an early blow in their top-four bid, with the Erik ten Hag-tutored side trailing fourth-placed Chelsea by three points

Cristiano Ronaldo cut a dejected figure after he was subbed off in the second half of Man United's Premier League clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford.

The veteran striker was handed a rare Premier League start during the encounter as Erik ten Hag named him in the starting XI.

However, the Portuguese, who recently became the first player in history to score 700 club goals made little impact during the Sunday, October 16, encounter.

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With the hosts in dire need of a goal, Ten Hag was forced to make a tactical change deep in the second half.

The change saw Ronaldo subbed off by the Dutchman, with Marcus Rashford introduced in his place.

However, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was less than pleased with the decision taken by his manager.

Footage capturing his reaction after his substitution showed the 37-year-old shaking his head and muttering underneath as he paved the way for Rashford.

Unfortunately for United, not even the introduction of Rashford could make a difference for them as the Magpies held firm to force the tie into a goalless draw.

The result saw the Red Devils suffer an early top-four blow, with the Old Trafford-based outfit rooted in fifth with 16 points from nine matches.

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They are trailing fourth-placed Chelsea by three points, while they are 13 points off leaders, Arsenal.

Ronaldo picks prestigious award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on how Ronaldo was involved in an incredible moment before Man United's Premier League clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford.

This is after the veteran forward picked a prestigious award handed to him by legendary United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

The award was in recognition of Ronaldo's recent career milestone achieved during the Red Devils' encounter against Everton last weekend.