MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano continues to be the shining light in an otherwise disappointing season for Manchester United. That 18 goals in the English Premier League for the Portugal superstar after he converted a penalty that he earned himself in a 3-0 victory on Monday. He also had a goal disallowed at Old Trafford for a narrow offside as United saved one of its best performances of the season for its final home game. Bruno Fernandes and Raphael — with his first in English football — were the other scorers. Victory kept alive -- at least mathematically -- sixth-placed United’s chance of finishing in the top four and qualifying for next season’s Champions League. United, though, has only two games remaining and is five points behind fourth-placed Arsenal and three behind Tottenham, with both rivals still having four to play. Ronaldo, who has netted in each of his last four games, is third on the league's list of top scorers behind Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (22) and Tottenham's Son (19) and he'll be back again next season, unlike other players in United's team. Elanga set the first goal in the ninth minute, scampering down the right and crossing for Fernandes to volley home.
Ronaldo was proving a handful, forcing David into an awkward save from a long-range free kick, then furiously claiming he should have had a penalty following. Ronaldo smartly flicked a pass into, who lashed narrowly wide of the near post on his first Premier League start of the season. The roles were reversed when broke down the left and sent a low cross that Ronaldo squeezed past. The provider and scorer celebrated together, only for the goal to be ruled out following a VAR review. United created breathing space in the 61st minute when Ronaldo was bundled over in the box by Rico Henry before sending the wrong way in front of an elated Stretford End. Final goal, Pontus nearly turned a cross from Ronaldo went behind for a corner. Swung it in and hooked home the ball via a minor deflection. Ronaldo has apologized after he appeared to knock a mobile phone out of a supporter’s hand after Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat at Everton. Footage emerged on social media of Ronaldo appearing to swipe his hand towards the ground as he walked off the pitch and headed for the tunnel. The debate over whether Manchester United should move Cristiano Ronaldo on at the end of the season is coming to a head. A decision will have to be made soon. But there is no decision to be made. When a patient is in intensive care, why on earth would they unplug their own life support machine? Ronaldo rescue job on Thursday night against Chelsea underlined his importance to United. A dash into space, a goose-down touch to kill Nemanja pass, an explosion of his right foot and in a flash. Ronaldo continues to be the shining light in an otherwise disappointing season for Manchester United. This is the way a Footballer as to play his Game.
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