Do Manchester United need Cristiano Ronaldo?

The greatest pure goalscorer the modern game has seen is back in English football but his real impact may come off the pitch, rather than on it, in his second spell at Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United (PA Wire)

It is one of the better problems to have as a football manager - how do you fit Cristiano Ronaldo into your team?

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is back at Manchester United, after a brief flirtation with rivals Manchester City, and will have designs on returning the side to the former glories he enjoyed during his previous six seasons with the club.

It won't be easy with the likes of City, Liverpool and Chelsea all appearing primed for a sustained tilt at the Premier League title this season after strong starts and others, like early table-toppers Tottenham, perhaps better than previously advertised.