Ronaldo scores twice as United edge Arsenal 3-2 at home

EPL Soccer

Ronaldo scores twice as United edge Arsenal 3-2 at home

By Shanil Singh

Friday 03/12/2021

[Photo: Bleacher Report Football]

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 in the English Premier League this morning.

Emile Smith-Rowe gave Arsenal the lead in the 13th minute before Bruno Fernandes equalized for United late in the first half.

Both teams were locked 1-1 at the break.

Ronaldo gave United the lead in the second half however a goal from Martin Odegaard levelled the scores.

This second half has started at 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 pace.

😤 @D_DeGea pulls off a fine save to deny Arsenal, before @Cristiano goes close to putting United ahead at the other end.

Keep pushing, lads! 💪#MUFC | #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/yjx6gRGAIE
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 2, 2021

With both sides locked at 2-2, Ronaldo stepped up to score his second from the penalty spot after Fred was fouled in the box.

8️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ 🔥 #MUFC | #MUNARS pic.twitter.com/9SLym22DEe
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 2, 2021

This was Ronaldo’s 801st career goal.

In another match this morning, Tottenham beat Brentford 2-1.

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