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'I'M the manager:' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer comes out fighting and defends his decision to rest 'exceptional' Cristiano Ronaldo against Everton... despite star storming off after more dropped points

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists that he will decide when Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Manchester United after facing criticism for resting the Portugal star against Everton.

Solskjaer came under fire for starting Ronaldo on the bench when United were held 1-1 at home by Rafael Benitez's side in their last game before the international break.

Ronaldo stormed off down the tunnel at the end of the game, and former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was later heard on a social media video saying that a manager should always start with his best team.