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6th October 2021
03:21pm BST

Ronaldo has scored five times in six games for Man Utd since returning to Old Trafford. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)[/caption]
The former Newcastle striker's suggestion that United's owners - the Glazer family - are "on a sticky wicket" refers to increasing discontent amongst the Red Devils fanbase following a number of controversial decisions made in the last year.
Joel Glazer, who is co-chairman, played a signifiant role in the failed attempt to create a European Super League, which led to protests outside Old Trafford in May, causing United's game against Liverpool to be cancelled.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Red Devils' owners had listed 9.5 million shares in the club up for sale, with a value of $186.86m (£137.12m) - yet, no money raised from the sale will be going to the club.
Whilst United are receiving some criticism - both on and off the pitch - at the moment, one decision that has certainly paid-off is the one to bring Ronaldo back to the club.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored five times in his first six games, which comes as no surprise to Shearer.
"They [United] can’t lose in this situation," said the 51-year-old.
"Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might lose his job if they don’t win a trophy but for Man United, they sold Dan James for £25million and they bring Ronaldo in for under it.
"I know his wages are astronomical but so they should be, he deserves them. For them to get him is a no-brainer in the situation they’re in."
Ronaldo and United are next in action when they travel to Leicester City on 16 October.
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