"Viva Ronaldo!" Manchester United Returns to Winning Ways, but Response is Mixed

Manchester United returned to winning ways after putting away Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League

• Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and man-of-the-match Scott McTominay as well as a Burnley goal secured all three points
• After aggravating their Mzansi fans with an insipid performance against Newcastle United, they worked hard to get the social media critics back onside

Manchester United experience the winning feeling again as they saw off Burnley 3-1 in the Premier League last night.

Goals from man-of-the-match Scott McTominay, Cristiano Ronaldo and an own-goal from Ben Mee put the Red Devils three goals up, before Aaron Lennon gave the visitors a consolation goal at Old Trafford.

The win extended United's unbeaten run to eight matches since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November. It was also the third win in five games for caretaker manager Ralf Rangnick.

The team bore the brunt of harsh but fair criticism after their lacklustre 1-1 draw against relegation fodder Newcastle United on Monday. It appears this relieving win pleased fans, though they will require convincing that the season can be salvaged.

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@Maraga said:

"This Man United team is winning by fluke. There's no difference from what Ole was doing. They will be ripped apart by Liverpool or City again. #MUNBUR"

@sabelolucky said:

"There's no way McTominay will end this night without being Man Of The Match. Everything was excellent from him today. #MUNBUR #MOTM #MUFC"

@LJ_Rabbit said:

"We really can’t keep a clean sheet. Yoh! #MUNBUR"

@galectik said:

"It's the end of the year and Maguire is still Man United's captain! #MUNBUR"

Mzansi leagues to have representation at AFCON 2021 despite Bafana Bafana's absence

Bafana Bafana might not be making an appearance at the 2021 African Cup of Nations, but plenty of footballs plying their trade in South Africa are jetting off to Cameroon.

The DStv Premiership and the National First Division below will be represented by no less than 18 players at the showpiece event.

These players will be spread out among six nations bar any injuries before the tournament starts on 09 January 2022.