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'I didn't play well but I KNEW I'd score': Rio Ferdinand reveals what Cristiano Ronaldo texted him after netting a dramatic late winner for Manchester United... as pundit insists 'that's the belief he has and other players are feeding off it'

Rio Ferdinand has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo texted him insisting he knew he would score against Villarreal after netting a last-gasp winner for Manchester United.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men went behind when Paco Alcacer stabbed home Arnaut Danjuma's cross in the second half, after a first 45 minutes in which the Spanish side were wasteful in front of goal.

Alex Telles equalised for the hosts - his first for the club - with a superb volley from Bruno Fernandes' free-kick, but the Red Devils were still staring at the prospect of beginning their Champions League campaign with just one point in two games as they entered added time.