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Man United's Cristiano Ronaldo to return against Arsenal for first match since son's death

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return for Manchester United in Saturday's Premier League clash against Arsenal after the death of his baby son.

Ronaldo missed the defeat at Liverpool while on compassionate leave but returned to training on Wednesday, and interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed the 37-year-old will be part of the travelling squad to the Emirates.

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"Cristiano Ronaldo is available again; he has been training with us," Rangnick told a news conference on Friday.