Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches Goal Scoring Landmark As Man United Edge Past Arsenal In Five-goal Thriller

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 800th and 801st career goals on Thursday as Manchester United edged a resilient Arsenal side 3-2 to claim a big win in the Premier League.

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Arsenal took the lead when youngster Emile Smith Rowe volleyed home into an unguarded net following a clash between David De Gea and Fred.

Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes cancelled out the England international’s goal just before the break, converting from inside the box after a tidy assist by the Brazilian midfielder.

Ronaldo scored his first goal of the night seven minutes after the half-time interval.

Marcus Rashford set up an unmarked Ronaldo who fired past Aaron Ramsdale to record his 800th career goal.

However, the Gunners hit back immediately – with Martin Odegaard picking out the bottom corner with a brilliant finish.

Though the Norwegian outdone his good work for Arsenal’s second goal by conceding a penalty.

He fouled Fred, with match referee Martin Atkinson pointing to the spot following a VAR review.

Up stepped Ronaldo who made no mistake, smashing home to bag his 801st career goal.

The Portuguese superstar wheeled away in celebration in trademark style, with his teammates even joining in on the action.

The game against Arsenal marked Michael Carrick’s final game in charge following the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he later announced his departure from the club where he spent a total of 15 years as player and coach.

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