Ronaldo back on bench for United

Cristiano Ronaldo is back on the bench for Manchester United today following Portugal’s early exit from the Olympics.

Alex Ferguson preferred not to start with his young star against Norwich at Old Trafford, giving former Sunderland midfielder David Bellion a rare chance on the right.

Liam Miller and Alan Smith both prepared to make their home Premiership debuts as United sought their first points of the season.

David Bentley shrugged off a calf strain to start for the Canaries, seeking to spring a major upset and claim their first win back in the top flight.

Midweek signing Gary Doherty was given a place on the bench by boss Nigel Worthington.