Ronaldo looks serious and Antony poses ahead of Man Utd vs Sheriff

Cristiano Ronaldo looked serious arriving for Manchester United’s clash with Sheriff tonight while Antony was happy to pose for the camera. The Red Devils go into the game at Old Trafford looking to boost their chances of topping their Europa League group. They beat the same opponents 2-0 last month, with Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho both on target that night.Manchester United have had a mixed record in the Europa League this season.They lost 1-0 to Real Sociedad in their opening match of the competition, drawing a blank on the same night news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing broke around the world.But, since then, United have responded by claiming victory over Omonia (twice) and Sheriff to boost their chances of topping the ground.The players have arrived at Old Trafford ahead of tonight’s game, with Ronaldo among them. Having missed the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday night, he’ll be aiming to start the contest having apologised to Erik ten Hag and the rest of the squad following his strop against Tottenham a few days previously.The United star looked serious as he made his way into the stadium, sporting a new, short haircut for the game.Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Man Utd news: Cristiano Ronaldo and Antony have arrived for Sheriff clash (Image: GETTY) Man Utd news: Cristiano Ronaldo and Antony want to win trophies ahead of Sheriff clash (Image: GETTY) Man Utd news: Christian Eriksen and Facundo Pellistri arrive for Sheriff clash (Image: GETTY)’The games in Europe, we all use them to get better, to improve and that is what we have to do.’We are not satisfied, we are happy with some of our performances, some of our results, but after 24 hours, we keep going and we come to the next one.’We have to approach every game and see also in this moment where we are in the season.’And, when grilled on United’s resilience of late, he added: ‘I think it’s good.’I think it shows that we can come back and we can decide games in the last minutes, which shows that the fitness levels are good.WIN A FREE ENGLAND SHIRT FOR THE WORLD CUP! Man Utd news: Sheriff were beaten 2-0 earlier in the season (Image: GETTY)’But that is an investment and you have to keep that going. It’s a responsibility for us as the staff but especially the players, to do the right things, firstly at the training ground, on the pitch and in the gym, but also the recovery and the food is really important.’United previously won the Europa League in 2017, back when Jose Mourinho was manager.They made the final in 2021 but lost to Villarreal on penalties, in a match that was overseen by previous boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Last season, United didn’t feature in the tournament.They lost to Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, going down 1-0 after a goal from Renan Lodi.Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here