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Rio Ferdinand suggests Cristiano Ronaldo's presence is too much for his Man United team-mates

Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates are unable to handle the pressure that he has brought to the club since he returned to Manchester United.

Ronaldo moved back to Old Trafford at the start of last season after 12 years away from the club, but his return has not pushed the Red Devils any nearer to winning the Premier League.

United sunk to a new low on Saturday when they were beaten 4-0 by Brentford, and Ferdinand believes the squad are struggling to cope with the added scrutiny now that Ronaldo is back in the ranks.