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THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT Ronaldo addresses rape allegation­s ahead of return to Old Trafford

Jose in it for long haul

- Adrian Kajumba Richard Tanner Gideon Brooks

MESUT OZIL turned on the style to help Arsenal make it a perfect 10.

The Gunners produced a thrilling fightback to storm to their 10th win in a row and take fourth spot in the Premier League from Tottenham.

An inspired Ozil cancelled out an own-goal from Hector Bellerin before helping to create two goals for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. CRISTIANO RONALDO returns to Old Trafford tonight insisting he is innocent of rape allegation­s and his lawyers will clear his name.

The Juventus superstar was happy to speak for the first time publicly about American model Kathryn Mayorga’s claims she was sexually assaulted by Ronaldo in 2009, after he had left Manchester United for Real Madrid.

Ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash against his former club, Ronaldo was all smiles as he said “the truth always comes first”. And he added the controvers­y, with police having reopened JOSE MOURINHO has restated his long-term commitment to Manchester United, insisting he wants to stay at the club beyond his current deal.

The manager, whose future has been the subject of speculatio­n after a disappoint­ing run, is contracted until the end of next season with the option of another year. But as he prepared to face Juventus in the Champions League, Mourinho, left, said he was in it for the long haul. Responding to questions about a possible second stint at Real Madrid, Mourinho was unequivoca­l.

“No. My future is here,” he said. “I am happy to stay here after the very last day of my contract and longer than that.” The Portuguese also believed there are signs United are beginning

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