Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.

Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim to arrest the club’s slump after a difficult start to his compatriot’s Old Trafford reign. Defeat away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day was a fourth in seven league games under Amorim,

Cristiano Ronaldo has remarkably opened the door to joining Manchester City in January. The football great has been tipped to return to Manchester after two years in Saudi Arabia, to help the ailing Premier League champions.

Not even the festive Christmas atmosphere could change Manchester City's fortunes, as they managed only a draw at home against Everton on Boxing Day. After taking the lead through Bernardo

Manchester City vs Everton LIVE! Bernardo Silva scored an early goal but struggling Manchester City could only muster a single point in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton to kick off a full slate of Boxing Day games on Thursday.

Analysis of the champions' latest frustrating outing as Erling Haaland missed a penalty and Everton claimed a point at the Etihad stadium

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola continues to look disappointed and bemused by his side as they drew 1-1 at home with Everton on Boxing Day. City have now won just one of their last 13 games in all competitions and coughed up a great chance to get back to winning ways as Erling Haaland had a second half penalty kick saved.

Bernardo Silva scores early for Manchester City before Iliman Ndiaye cancels it out for Everton to force a draw.