Manchester United's official social media accounts have made it loud and clear: Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Old Trafford. Ronaldo's pearly whites and his grinning face have been littered all over the club's accounts in a seemingly perpetual stream of content.
For Liverpool fans, there is a sense of apprehension about the return of the Portuguese forward. But the truth is, the club already have their very own superstar who is on par with Ronaldo and there is nothing to fear about the 36-year-old's return to the Premier League.
As Ronaldo is preparing to make an eagerly anticipated second debut at Old Trafford against Newcastle United this weekend, fans around the globe are getting ready to see whether United's new signing will reap the rewards many are expecting.
But Ronaldo's move is not just making waves in real life, it has caused a frenzy in the virtual world too. Plenty of Fantasy Football managers have spent the last week trying to cram him into their squads ahead of the weekend.
Many expect Ronaldo to take the Premier League by storm. His stats over the last few seasons in Italy and Spain are glittering. And he will likely do well in England once again.
However, there is one player who has been taking the Premier League by storm year after year ever since 2017.
And like Ronaldo, he is valued at the same price.
Both Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo have a price of £12.5m in the Premier League's current Fantasy Football game. And both are popular selections. Just over 20 per cent of users have selected Ronaldo in their squads since his arrival at United. Meanwhile, over 50 per cent of users currently have Salah in their squads.
Salah has performed consistently on a regular basis. He has more Premier League goals (97) than Ronaldo (84) having played 48 fewer games.
The prospect of facing United with Ronaldo in the side is daunting. But Liverpool fans have no reason to worry. They still have the most valuable FPL player and a star who makes defenders quake in their boots just as much as United's Portuguese talisman.
On the pitch and in the virtual realm, this season could pave the way for the Mohamed Salah vs Cristiano Ronaldo statistical battle. Both are highly competitive and will be determined to beat the other.
Liverpool fans will be hoping it is the Egyptian who conquers in the end.
This new chapter could herald shades of the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronald battle that made La Liga the box office league for years.
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