Cristiano Ronaldo could once again start on the bench when Manchester United take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday
United are coming into the game
against the Gunners off a narrow 1-0 victory over Leicester City, with Jadon
Sancho scoring the winner. Ronaldo has been amongst the substitutes for the
last three games, with United winning all three. The five-time Ballon d'Or
winner has received just 48 minutes of cumulative game time off the bench.
With the team brimming with
confidence, it's unlikely new manager Erik ten Hag will change the winning
combination. The Dutchman has gone with an attacking trio of Marcus Rashford,
Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho, as they provide more pace and flare up front.
New signing Antony could also be
in contention to make his United debut against Arsenal. Should Ronaldo start
the game on the bench, it's almost certain he will be introduced as a
second-half substitute by Ten Hag.
However, if Ten Hag starts
Ronaldo, the Portuguese could be named as the lone forward up front, with
Rashford and Sancho supporting him from the wings.
Manchester United have picked up
nine points from their opening five Premier League games. The Red Devils are
eighth in the standings. However, a win against the league leaders could see
them climb up to fourth if other results go their way.
Arsenal, meanwhile, atop the
Premier League standings. The Gunners have won all their five games and will go
four points clear of holders Manchester City if they win at Old Trafford.
How did Cristiano Ronaldo perform for Manchester United against
Arsenal last season?
Cristiano Ronaldo's recent form
against the Gunners warrants him a start in Sunday's game at Old Trafford. The
Portuguese scored three goals in the two league games against the Gunners last
season.
He scored a brace in an
entertaining 3-2 win for the Red Devils at Old Trafford. In the return fixture,
United lost 3-1 at the Emirates, with Ronaldo finding the back of the net.
Ronaldo was United's leading
goalscorer last season, with 24 goals across competitions, including 18 in the
league.
Cristiano Ronaldo has faced the
Gunners 17 times across two stints with United, bagging nine goals and two
assists.
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