Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.

Cristiano Ronaldo has remarkably opened the door to joining Manchester City in January. The football great has been tipped to return to Manchester after two years in Saudi Arabia, to help the ailing Premier League champions.

In a transfer that could break the internet, Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a possible return to Manchester, but this time to join Manchester City. The 39-year-old football legend, who has been plying his trade in Saudi Arabia for the past two years,

Analysis of the champions' latest frustrating outing as Erling Haaland missed a penalty and Everton claimed a point at the Etihad stadium

Equally, no one would confuse this team with a serious member of the European elite, let alone a proper City team. A stunner from Iliman Ndiaye might have cancelled out the opener forced by Bernardo Silva but Everton had their openings on the break.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola continues to look disappointed and bemused by his side as they drew 1-1 at home with Everton on Boxing Day. City have now won just one of their last 13 games in all competitions and coughed up a great chance to get back to winning ways as Erling Haaland had a second half penalty kick saved.

Can the Spaniard do anything to save City from their worst finish since Guardiola took over the club nearly a decade ago?