Ronaldo was the inspiration behind United's title success last term and collected another winners' medal at Wembley yesterday as the Red Devils edged out Chelsea in the Community Shield.

But the 22-year-old Portugal star is expecting much more meaningful silverware this term, with United needing to go a couple of steps further than their appearance in the Champions League semi-finals last term.

"Our team is stronger than it was last year," Ronaldo said.

"It is always difficult to win the Premier League but we have bought four great players so we don't just want to win the league, we want the Champions League as well."

Ronaldo declared himself satisfied with United's performance yesterday, even though he accepts neither side were at anything like their top form.

With split squads being sent to Glentoran and Dunfermline this week, the Old Trafford outfit will get just one more run out before Sunday's opening game against Reading.

However, Ronaldo believes the next seven days can bring about a sharp improvement, especially as Ferguson could have some of his new boys available.

Fellow countryman Nani came off the bench yesterday while Owen Hargreaves and Carlos Tevez could also face the Royals, while Anderson may also figure if he can shrug off a slight hamstring strain.

"They are all great players," Ronaldo added.

"I am looking forward to playing with all of them because I am sure they will help the team a lot.

"We have seven days to prepare now before the serious games start.

"We are not at 100% yet but at least we have started off the way we wanted."