Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Premier League Record On Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared on his thoughts on return for Manchester United on Saturday, where he set a new Premier League record.

Read: Clinical Ronaldo Steals The Show On Man Utd Return

Ronaldo was thrown straight into the starting line-up and marked his return to Old Trafford with a goal in each half as United thrashed Newcastle United 4-1.

The Portuguese superstar set a new Premier League before he stepped foot on the pitch for the longest gap between Premier League appearances in 12 years and 118 days.

"My return to Old Trafford was just a brief reminder of why this stadium is known as the Theatre of Dreams," Ronaldo said on Instagram.

"For me, it has always been a magical place where you can achieve everything you set your mind into.

"Along with all my team-mates and with the amazing support that we always get from the stands, we face the road ahead with confidence and optimism that we'll all be celebrating together in the end.

"Proud to be back at Man. United and playing in the Premier League once again, but above all, happy to help the team!

"Let's go, Devils!"

See where Ronaldo ranks among the highest-paid players in the Premier League:.

11 - Timo Werner (Chelsea) - £272,000 a week

10 - Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - £290,000 a week

9 - N'Golo Kante (Chelsea) - £290,000 a week

8 - Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - £300,000 a week

7 - Jack Grealish (Manchester City) - £300,000 a week

6 - Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) - £325,000 a week

5 - Raphael Varane (Manchester United) - £340,000 a week

4 - Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) - £350,000 a week

3 - David de Gea (Manchester United) - £375,000 a week

2 - Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) - £400,000 a week

1 - Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) - £510,000 a week