Why Ronaldo Played Against Derby

'Phelan said Ronaldo needed a goal, having failed to score for 11 games since United's 5-0 win against Stoke on 15 November. "It is unusual for Cristiano to go so long without scoring," Phelan said. "We had a plan and it was to get him on to the pitch and, hopefully, get him to score a goal. From that point of view it worked for us and it was his first penalty for a while as well. That's good for him and we hope now his confidence will be up there again."'

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