Ronaldo leaves his critics' red-faced to lift gloom around Solskjaer

There was an awful lot written about Ronaldo in midweek following Liverpool’s 5-0 victory at Old Trafford

Manchester United's Edinson Cavani (left) celebrates with team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture: John Walton/PA Wire 

Cristiano Ronaldo has left his critics red faced so many times over the years but there was something special about doing it at Tottenham on a night when his manager's job was on the line.

Ronaldo's stunning opening goal just before half-time set up a 3-0 victory which saved Ole Gunnar Solskjaer from further humiliation and put another coach in the spotlight instead It was the catalyst for a crucial United win, sealed by Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford, and one which left Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo facing calls for the sack this time.