Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream Old Trafford homecoming as the returning star's brace helped Manchester United to a comprehensive victory against Newcastle United. A fortnight of anticipation reached fever pitch on Saturday afternoon as the 36-year-old stepped out at his old stomping ground in a red shirt for the first time in 12 years and 118 days. It was a sight few ever expected to see again and Ronaldo, ever the showman, rose to the occasion. The frontman opened the scoring and put United back ahead after Javier Manquillo had levelled for Newcastle, with Bruno Fernandes' stunner and a fine Jesse Lingard goal sealing a 4-1 victory at a bouncing Old Trafford. 'The King is back' - Man United fans go wild after Cristiano Ronaldo's brace Manchester United fans went wild after Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a dream Old Trafford homecoming as the returning star's brace helped the Red Devils to a comprehensive victory against Newcastle United. A fortnight of anticipation reached fever pitch on Saturday afternoon as the 36-year-old stepped out at his old stomping ground in a red shirt for the first time in 12 years and 118 days. It was a sight few ever expected to see again and Ronaldo, ever the showman, rose to the occasion. The frontman opened the scoring and put United back ahead after Javier Manquillo had levelled for Newcastle, with Bruno Fernandes' stunner and a fine Jesse Lingard goal sealing a 4-1 victory at a bouncing Old Trafford.