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Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on Man United's FA Cup clash against Aston Villa, with Ralf Rangnick revealing it did not 'make sense' to risk him after he reported he was suffering from 'minor spine problems'

Cristiano Ronaldo is not in Manchester United's squad for their FA Cup clash against Aston Villa this evening, with Ralf Rangnick revealing his talisman is suffering from minor injury problems.

United will look to bring an end to their dismal struggles this season by making process in the prestigious competition, but will do so without the superstar against Steven Gerrard's side.

Speaking pre-match, interim boss Rangnick said that it did not 'make sense' to hand Ronaldo another start, highlighting the potential for the tie to go to extra time.