Newcastle ace Saint-Maximin ready to outshine Ronaldo on second Man Utd debut
Don’t wait around for updates – sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!
Newcastle ace Allan Saint-Maximin is planning to steal the show on Cristiano Ronaldo's highly-anticipated Manchester United homecoming this weekend.
Ronaldo is in line to make his second United debut against the Magpies on Saturday after leaving Juventus to re-sign for the club last week.
Millions of fans across the world will be keeping tabs on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's return, although it is not being broadcast live on UK television due to the traditional 3pm blackout.
Yet while all eyes will be on Ronaldo, Saint-Maximin, 24, is hoping to play more than a bit-part role by helping Newcastle spark a major upset at Old Trafford.
“I will try to do my best because I’m sure the world will watch this game because of Ronaldo," the French star said.
“But I know my quality. It will be a really hard game but I know what I can do so I think everyone will see what I can do on the pitch.
"Even before Ronaldo signed, they had a great team.
Do you think Cristiano Ronaldo will be a success at Manchester United? Let us know in the comments section below.
"With him now they can look much better, but we have to stay focused because if we just think about Ronaldo we are going to lose the game, for sure.
"If you give your best and give everything, everything can happen."
Newcastle have endured a miserable start to the new campaign, only taking one point from their first three matches.
Don't miss a thing with our football updates!
Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?
Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!
From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox – don't miss a thing.
How do you sign up?
It only takes a matter of seconds.
Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.
And that's it, job done. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.
You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here.
Manager Steve Bruce has come under fire at St James' Park, and Saint-Maximin is aware that they need to start winning again sooner rather than later.
“It’s difficult when you feel everything is against you. We have conceded three penalties…it’s hard," he added.
“We just have to keep going, even if things go against Newcastle again.
“We have to keep our heads up because if they go down it’s more difficult for everyone.
Man Utd's potential XI vs Newcastle if Cristiano Ronaldo is handed start at Old Trafford
“We know, if every player does what they have to do, we know we can do something [on Saturday].
“Now it’s not just about know – it’s about show.
“We have to do it now because if we keep losing, it’s a problem.”
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Manchester United FC
- Newcastle United FC
Source: Read Full Article