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.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 2, 2021
😤 @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
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.
