Ronaldo moves up United's all-time goals chart
Cristiano Ronaldo moved up a place in Manchester United's all-time goals chart with his opportunistic finish against Burnley at Old Trafford.
The Portuguese powerhouse was frustrated with himself for missing two chances early in the first half, but he quickly made amends by slotting past Wayne Hennessey after Scott McTominay's thunderous shot cannoned off the woodwork.
Fans in the UK can watch the goal below via Amazon Prime Video's official Twitter account...
3️⃣ for Man Utd 🔴🔴🔴
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 30, 2021
Scott McTominay is SO close with a stunning effort and Cristiano Ronaldo is there to tap in the rebound#PLonPrime #MUNBUR pic.twitter.com/bs6UqFFK7o
4️⃣7️⃣ goals in 6️⃣5️⃣ apps in 2021 for Cristiano Ronaldo 👏#PLonPrime #MUNBUR pic.twitter.com/ulP19gvYzG
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 30, 2021
MOVING ON UP
Ronaldo's powerful penalty against Norwich City earlier this month drew him level with United legend Tommy Taylor on the all-time goals chart, with 131 each.
With his strike against Burnley, Cristiano is now one place above the iconic Busby Babe, whose haul would, of course, have been even greater had he not lost his life in the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.
NEXT ON THE LIST
Since returning to United earlier this season, Ronaldo has overtaken Andy Cole, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Brian McClair and now Taylor in our all-time scorers list.
Now in 14th position, Cristiano will need another 15 goals to move ahead of 13th-placed David Herd. Will he do it this season? Never bet against him!
ALL-TIME SCORERS LIST
15TH = Tommy Taylor (131)
14TH = Cristiano Ronaldo (132)
13TH = David Herd (145)
12TH = Stan Pearson (148)
11TH = Ruud van Nistelrooy (150
10TH = Paul Scholes (155)
9TH = Mark Hughes (163)
8TH = Ryan Giggs (168)
7TH = Joe Spence (168)
6TH = George Best (179)
5TH = Dennis Viollet (179)
4TH = Jack Rowley (211)
3RD = Denis Law (237)
2ND = Sir Bobby Charlton (249)
1ST = Wayne Rooney (253)