Manchester United are a better team without Cristiano Ronaldo, according to former Arsenal participant Paul Merson.
Ronaldo back to Old Trafford amid outstanding fuss on the close of the summer time switch window, signing from Juventus 12 years after his first spell ended.
The 5-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored 9 goals in 12 video games in all competitions due to the fact that then, however Man United has struggled so far this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's crew misplaced 2-0 to local rivals Man City on Saturday, their 6th defeat in their preceding 12 video games in all competitions, and Merson believes Ronaldo's comeback has affected the 20-time champions.
"I in my opinion suppose Man United are a better soccer group without Cristiano Ronaldo," Merson told Sky Sports News.
"They had a great unbeaten run ultimate yr by gambling a sure manner - counter-attacking soccer. You do not get that with Ronaldo. That's gone now. They do not have that tempo anymore.
"What's the point in having a 20-aim a season striker in case you don't win something? It's like&#a hundred and sixty;Harry Kane at Spurs. Having a striker scoring that many desires does not assure you a pinnacle-4 spot."
Manchester United are presently in sixth vicinity within the Premier League, 9 factors at the back of leaders Chelsea.
