Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th Premier League goal. Here are 10 of his best
Cristiano Ronaldo become the newest member of Premier LeagueClub 100 when he scored for Manchester United in Arsenal on Saturday.
Ronaldo officially hit triple figures in England’s top flight some 6,748 days after he opened his account during his first stint at United as a teenager in 2003.
The 37-year-old has reached the culmination of a major milestone in his final outing, when his hat trick against Old Trafford last Saturday was secured 3-2 . win end Norwich City.
And he sealed his century in the 34th minute at the Emirates when he snatched between two defenders to shoot home Nemanja Maticof a cross from close range.
That strike made him the 33rd player to score 100 or more Premier League goals and the fourth to do so for Manchester United.
The Portugal captain is currently second only to Wayne Rooney (183), Ryan Giggs (109) and Paul Scholes (107) when it comes to United’s top scorers in league history.
To mark Ronaldo who elevated his Premier League century, here is a list of his 10 greatest efforts in the competition.
– Daily ESPN FC live stream on ESPN+ (US only)
– No ESPN? Instant access
1. First (November 1, 2003)
15 years ago today, @Cristiano his first goal #MUFC scored! #TBT pic.twitter.com/rGc1BCZHDl
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2018
Hardly a classic, but notably Ronaldo’s first goal of the century in the Premier League. Having just become the most expensive young player in world football, the 18-year-old took 11 league appearances to make his mark, which he eventually did in a 3-0 victory. in front of Portsmouth at Old Trafford. The key moment came from the last 10 minutes when Ronaldo, who came on as a late substitute, hit a direct free kick past Shaka Hislop to score United’s second goal of the game and his first in English football.
2. Last Minute Magic at Craven Cottage (February 24, 2007)
Running ✅
End ✅@CristianoThe belated winner secured three points for us at Fulham in 2007! pic.twitter.com/GfGuo1Lb86– Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 8, 2019
The top of the table United is said to have been dominated by host Fulham on the banks of the Thames when the match seems to be heading for a fairly normal 1-1 draw. However, it was 88 minutes and the appearance of a man like Ronaldo sparking life to settle the game in United’s favor with a moment of personal excellence that sent Sir Alex Ferguson jumping up and down the touchline. Controlling the ball wide on the left, the winger crept in to the edge of the box and hit a low shot past defender Phillipe Christanval on his way to the back of the net. Victory, rarely deserved, lifted United nine points above their rivals Chelsea and the rest of the team chased at the summit en route to the 2006-07 title.
3. Under the wall vs. Newcastle (January 12, 2008)
On this day in 2008 – ️⚽️⚽️ for @Cristiano! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/kccJfzyDi7
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 12, 2017
While he may have become an unstoppable hat trick machine at Real Madrid, This is the only goal Ronaldo has scored in his first time with United. No goals in the first half than the manager less Newcastle United Football Club in early 2008, Ronaldo broke the deadlock with a free-kick on the fence just five minutes after starting again, then scored two more goals against United and literally knocked their 10-man opponents down with score 6-0.
4. Free kick ‘Knuckleball’ (January 30, 2008)
1️⃣ 0️⃣ years ago today, @Cristiano Take home this unstoppable free kick… pic.twitter.com/sXA01RtJex
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2018
Without a doubt, Ronaldo’s best of three free-kicks against Portsmouth came from a superb three-minute save that saw him score both goals in a 2-0 win at Old Trafford 2008. Goal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, the reigning PFA Player of the Year doubled his list for the 13th time when he toss a death ball that changes direction forcefully over the motionless and motionless David James from 25 yards out.
5. Deft backheel vs Villa (March 29, 2008)
Happy Birthday, @Cristiano! #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Hn5QEg60q2
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 5, 2017
Ronaldo got the ball rolling at Old Trafford as United stunned the guests Aston Villa to take six points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 win. As if to encapsulate the flourishing attack his side were playing, Ronaldo’s goal came in the 17th minute as he reacted quickly amid the cramped Villa encirclement. to send a flick across his legs and into the back of the net.
6. Shot against West Ham (October 29, 2008)
To mark the launch of the Premier League Player of the Year award, presented by @CadburyUKHere are some outstanding support from #PL archives
First: Dancin ‘Stressed Dimitar Berbatov @Cristiano because the @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/QxhyIQrsHR
– Premier League (@premierleague) April 18, 2018
This goal is against West Ham United more memorable with the wonderful support of Dimitar Berbatov, who dodged his marker on the dead ball with a perfect pirouette before picking out Ronaldo’s unexpected surge within six yards. Ronaldo scored both goals in a crucial 2-0 win for United as they looked to close the eight-point gap that had opened between himself and the leaders. Liverpool at the top of the table.
7. Two against Tottenham (April 25, 2009)
Ronaldo converts a penalty that proves to be a key catalyst for United in one of the Premier League’s most intriguing comeback wins. Red Devils lead 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur The period after a rather risky first half performance was only for the crucial – if somewhat controversial – kick from Ronaldo to bring them back to life just before the hour. Ferguson’s side went on to score four more goals in the final 23 minutes of the game (including another for Ronaldo) as resurgent United claimed a stunning 5-2 victory that helped lay the groundwork for title 2008-09 then.
8. Goal(s) against Newcastle (September 11, 2021)
Ronaldo returns to Old Trafford after 12 years away by scoring twice for United in a jubilant 4-1 win over Newcastle United, what some might call his “second debut”. With an enthusiastic home audience cheering on his every touch, the veteran striker reopened his scoring account in first-half stoppage time when he touched a housekeeper to put United ahead like a stinging chorus of “Siuuuu!“His celebration came from the fans inside the stadium. Ronaldo’s second goal was followed shortly after by a low left-footed finish that gave United the lead once again. prior to. Javier ManquilloThe 56th minute leveler.
9. Sc Spurs’ Calamity (October 30, 2021)
After a disastrous 5-0 loss to Liverpool, United bounced back by inflicting a similarly heavy defeat against Tottenham in North London. Ronaldo was at his best, giving Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side the lead five minutes before half-time by peg Bruno Fernandes‘crossed from distance and guided a superb corner volley back into the Spurs goal. Alas, Solskjaer was dropped from his post next month but Ronaldo’s determination to inflict the wrath of Tottenham had not abated by the time the two sides met for the second leg at Old Trafford in March. Once again Ronaldo proved to be an inspiration for his team, scoring all three in a 3-2 win over Spurs, which started with a thunderous long-range shot, continued with a simple touch and finished. with a lofty header.
10. Hat trick against Norwich (April 16, 2022)
As if to completely cement Ronaldo’s position as a modern-day hat trick giant, The 37-year-old has scored his 13th, 14th and 15th goals in the Premier League season 2021-22 with all three of United’s goals in the recent 3-2 win over Norwich.
Incredibly, it was the 30th hat trick of Ronaldo’s career since turning 30, accurately reflecting the number of times he scored before facing the Big Three-O in February 2015. A little bit of statistical symmetry is always good.
His match win over the Canaries also saw Ronaldo become United’s legendary No. 7 shirt man reaching 20 goals in all competitions since 2008-09, when he himself scored 26 scored in 53 games for the club in the final season of his first spell at Old Trafford.
