Ronaldo double puts United back on top

Cristiano Ronaldo increased his goal tally this season to 27 in all competitions as his double against Portsmouth saw Manchester United return to the top of the Premier League on goal difference from Arsenal with a 2-0 victory.

The 22-year-old Portuguese sensation put United ahead in the 10th minute when he beat the offside trap to collect Nani's pass and slip the ball across goalkeeper David James.

Ronaldo added a spectacular second just three minutes later with an unstoppable free-kick over a static Portsmouth wall that left James no chance.

In the final minute, Nani beat two defenders before seeing his shot go narrowly wide from an acute angle.

United and Arsenal both lie on 57 points, but United have a five-goal better goal difference than their rivals.

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