Twitter explodes as Manchester United secure 3-2 comeback win despite Cristiano Ronaldo struggling to impress

Manchester United secured a nervy 3-2 comeback win over Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on October 6, despite Cristiano Ronaldo's continuing troubles.United initially tried to be too intricate, with Antony, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Bruno Fernandes having chances they couldn't convert.Omonia weathered the early pressure and took a shock lead in the 34th minute. The Cypriot minnows broke on the counter and carved through United.The impressive Bruno raced forward and found Karim Ansarifard. The Iranian made no mistake, firing past David de Gea.United came back out in the second half, and bombarded Omonia goalkeeper Fabiano Freitas' goal.They found a vital equalizer in the 53rd minute through a beautiful Marcus Rashford strike who came on at half time for the ineffective Jadon Sancho.The English forward took a heavy touch from Fernandes' ball looped over the top but then cut inside before curling past Fabiano.The Red Devils' dominance continued and it was the substitute Anthony Martial who got United's second.An astute flick from Rashford fell to the French striker who drove a stunning strike home to give Manchester United a 2-1 lead.Rashford and Martial changed the game for United, who showed more intent going forward following their introductions to the game.Cristiano Ronaldo then missed a golden opportunity to grab his 700th club-career goal when he could only hit the post with the goal gaping in the 77th minute.The Portuguese did manage a goal contribution in the 84th minute, playing in Rashford with a clever drilled pass and the English forward slotted home from close range.Omonia weren't going to go down quietly as they gave United a nervy end to proceedings in the 85th minute.Substitute Nikolas Panayiotou notched his first ever European goal against the run of play.The Cypriot side had a 12th man in their passionate supporters at the GSP Stadium throughout but Manchester United proved too strong on the night.Here are some reactions from an enthralling 3-2 victory for the Red Devils:Manchester United@ManUtdJob done in Nicosia! #MUFC || #UEL1731380Job done in Nicosia! ✔#MUFC || #UELStatman Dave@StatmanDaveMarcus Rashford has scored his 97th goal for Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo (143) is the only active player with more. Having a great start to the season. 67958Marcus Rashford has scored his 97th goal for Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo (143) is the only active player with more. Having a great start to the season. 👏 https://t.co/Bq7TCu2V3Z.@utdcynicalRonaldo’s actually been quite sharp. Even his linkup has been good95031Ronaldo’s actually been quite sharp. Even his linkup has been goodTobyUTD@TobyUTD__Ronaldo asking Sancho to take a man on35425Ronaldo asking Sancho to take a man on https://t.co/k2Sl83FdMeCasey Evans@Casey_Evans_Yeah put Sancho on the bench for a few games and run Rashford, Martial and Antony1099Yeah put Sancho on the bench for a few games and run Rashford, Martial and AntonyUtdArena@UtdArenaMartial and Rashford combining! Amazing!93876Martial and Rashford combining! Amazing!UnitedMuppetiers@MuppetiersRashford x Martial the dream team! What a goal!85140Rashford x Martial the dream team! What a goal!h@htomufcRashford and Martial synergy back23632Rashford and Martial synergy back https://t.co/8JIpStLHkSAlex McKenzie@alexmckenziie@TheFergusonWay Martial is 100% our best player at the moment, pretty sad to think about considering he’s played about 2 minutes2@TheFergusonWay Martial is 100% our best player at the moment, pretty sad to think about considering he’s played about 2 minutesDoc MUFC@DocJ_MUFCPumped by City and we revert back to previous habits. The mental fragility in this squad is actually incredible.6614Pumped by City and we revert back to previous habits. The mental fragility in this squad is actually incredible.george@StokeyyG2@ManUtd crying how r u losing to the periodic table5820104@ManUtd crying how r u losing to the periodic table𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎@TheEuropeanLad1-0 Omonia Nicosia.THEY TAKE THE LEAD VS MANCHESTER UNITED!!!50452531-0 Omonia Nicosia.THEY TAKE THE LEAD VS MANCHESTER UNITED!!! https://t.co/iP0hsJbSz2🥤@TheImmortalKopUnited losing to an infection una35822United losing to an infection una🇦🇷@GideoomaticThat goal is 1000000000% on Sancho36659That goal is 1000000000% on SanchoBurner@sthsthburnerNo way United are losing to a team called Ammonia, they're taking the piss 7812No way United are losing to a team called Ammonia, they're taking the piss 😹😹😹Manchester United@ManUtdInstant impact from @AnthonyMartial! #MUFC || #UEL3721657Instant impact from @AnthonyMartial! 👏#MUFC || #UEL https://t.co/PjX45q03gpUtdDistrict 🔰@UtdDistrict[69'] - Ronaldo fires a shot well wide.1-2 #mufc22912[69'] - Ronaldo fires a shot well wide.1-2 #mufcًE.@UtdEIIisI love Cristiano Ronaldo but his fanboys make me laugh if you can’t accept the fact that he’s 37 years old and nowhere near the player he was a couple years ago then you’re living in denial.27126I love Cristiano Ronaldo but his fanboys make me laugh if you can’t accept the fact that he’s 37 years old and nowhere near the player he was a couple years ago then you’re living in denial.Ché@che___xoRonaldo looking at Martial303Ronaldo looking at Martial https://t.co/tzlv3kns8iArteta’s Boy@oldheadddRonaldo looking every bit of 53 years oldRonaldo looking every bit of 53 years oldManUtd Analytics ⚽@Utd_AnalyticsRashford has been good since he came on at half time. Good decision making and ocourse the attacking output.He's a left winger. #MUFC564Rashford has been good since he came on at half time. Good decision making and ocourse the attacking output.He's a left winger. #MUFC#1958@Mufc_AS@utdreport Must be one of the worst strikers in Europe currently271@utdreport Must be one of the worst strikers in Europe currentlycentredeviIs@centrdeviIs🎙️| Erik Ten Hag on Ommonia having their own Bruno: “Now we have two Brunos playing against us”4520483🚨🎙️| Erik Ten Hag on Ommonia having their own Bruno: “Now we have two Brunos playing against us”.@utdcynicalLife without Varane 49630Life without Varane 😢Not Match of the Day@NOT_MOTDDalot trying to get Ronaldo to score like...817168Dalot trying to get Ronaldo to score like... https://t.co/UM9WaJUhUkTrey@UTDTreyRashford 2 goals and 1 assist today, our boy fully changed this game3910292Rashford 2 goals and 1 assist today, our boy fully changed this gameCool Dude 69@cool__dude__69_@ESPNFC If Ronaldo had retired back in 2018 after winning his 5th UCL, he would have a greater legacy than what he has today....10@ESPNFC If Ronaldo had retired back in 2018 after winning his 5th UCL, he would have a greater legacy than what he has today....Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo escape a calamity in NicosiaCristiano Ronaldo's Red Devils survive a Cypriot scareOmonia were admirable in their efforts against one of the Europa League's biggest sides but in the end Manchester United grabbed a vital win.The Red Devils needed to bounce back from their 6-3 defeat to Manchester City last weekend and will be glad to have got back to winning ways.However, United boss Erik ten Hag will be worried about his defense, who made life easy for Omonia in the two goals the Cypriot minnows scored.Next up for Ten Hag's men is a trip to Goodison Park to take on Everton in the Premier League on October 9.

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