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Cristiano Ronaldo STARTS for Manchester United in behind-closed-doors friendly vs Halifax with star in race to be fit to start against Brentford this weekend Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench against Brighton on Sunday The 37-year-old wasn't able to prevent his side from losing the game 2-1 He was back in action in a friendly on Monday as he bids to find full fitness

By Spencer Morgan For Mailonline

Published: 18:04 BST, 8 August 2022 | Updated: 18:09 BST, 8 August 2022