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Cristiano Ronaldo’s 13th goal of the season helped Manchester United close in on the Premier League’s top four with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Norwich.

The Portugal international scored a penalty with quarter of an hour left in Norfolk to give Ralf Rangnick a second victory since his arrival and extend the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to six games following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking.

It was harsh on Norwich who had their chances and pushed the visitors hard but remain bottom while United are level on points with fourth-placed West Ham.

Follow all the latest reaction from the Premier League action of the day below:

Norwich vs Man United

• Kick-off at 5:30pm
• Rangnick doesn’t want to have to convince Pogba to stay
• Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Kabak, Giannoulis, Gilmour, Rupp, McLean, Sargent, Placheta, Pukki
• Man United XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelöf, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Bruno, Rashford, Ronaldo
• 74’ - Ronaldo scores a penalty after a foul by Aarons

[11 December 2021 17:17 · Michael Jones]

Norwich vs Man Utd

Manchester United are vying to win three consecutive league games for only the second time this season. They can keep successive Premier League clean sheets for the first time since a run of four from February to March 2021.

But, United have conceded nine goals in their last four Premier League away fixtures, as many as in their previous 16.

[11 December 2021 17:15 · Michael Jones]

Norwich vs Man Utd

Norwich’s tally of 10 points is one fewer than they had at the same stage of their most recent Premier League season in 2019-20.

They have taken four points from two home games since Dean Smith became head coach, in contrast to one point out of a possible 15 at Carrow Road under Daniel Farke.

But, they have failed to score in nine Premier League matches this season, more than any other side.

[11 December 2021 17:10 · Michael Jones]

Norwich vs Man Utd: Manchester United should not convince Paul Pogba to stay if he wants to leave, says Ralf Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick does not believe that he or anyone else at Manchester United should attempt to convince Paul Pogba to stay at Old Trafford if his mind is already set on leaving.

Pogba’s contract is set to expire during the summer and, with no sign of a new deal being imminent, he will be able to discuss a prospective free transfer with clubs across Europe in January.

[11 December 2021 17:07 · Michael Jones]

Norwich vs Man Utd

Norwich have lost eight of the last 10 Premier League meetings between the two teams. Manchester United have won on 11 of their last 13 visits to Carrow Road in all competitions.

The most recent encounter between the sides was an FA Cup quarter-final tie in June 2020, with United winning 2-1 away after extra-time.

[11 December 2021 16:59 · Michael Jones]

Norwich vs Man Utd

Okay, just one more game to go today as Norwich City host Manchester United. Here’s a reminder of the two line-ups:

Norwich XI: Krul, Aarons, Hanley, Kabak, Giannoulis, Gilmour, Rupp, McLean, Sargent, Placheta, Pukki

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Sancho, Fernandes, Rashford, Ronaldo

[11 December 2021 16:56 · Michael Jones]

Elsewhere in the Premier League

Chelsea have won at Stamford Bridge after a tough game against Leeds ends 3-2 in favour of the Blues. Jorginho converted twice from the penalty spot.

Also in London Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.

[11 December 2021 16:54 · Michael Jones]

Full-time: Liverpool 1 - 0 Aston Villa

90+4 mins: There goes the final whistle at Anfield. Mo Salah’s penalty is the only difference between the two teams! The Reds maintain their record of scoring in every game this season and move back to just one point behind Manchester City.

[11 December 2021 16:52 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Chelsea 3 - 2 Leeds ⚽️

90+4 mins: Chelsea earn another penalty after Antonio Rudiger is brought down in the box. Jorginho steps up and sends it the other way this time. Chelsea are in front once again! That should be that now at Stamford Bridge.

[11 December 2021 16:50 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 1 - 0 Aston Villa

90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play at Anfield. Will Liverpool close out this game or can Villa find an equaliser? The former looks the most likely outcome at the minute.

[11 December 2021 16:48 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 1 - 0 Aston Villa

87 mins: Penalty shout forAston Villa!

Morgan Sanson slides a through ball up to Danny Ings and plays him into the area. Alisson comes flying out of the box and kicks the ball away. It hits Matip and rebounds back into the box where Ings is waiting. The goalkeeper swipes at the ball and connects with the Aston Villa striker who goes down. There’s a VAR check but Alisson got just enough on the ball before taking out the man. No penalty.