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700 club goals for Ronaldo

Published:Monday | October 10, 2022 | 12:08 AM
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) celebrates with teammate Marcus Rashford after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park, in Liverpool, England, yesterday.
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Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) celebrates with teammate Marcus Rashford after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park, in Liverpool, England, yesterday.

LIVERPOOL, England (AP):

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally scored in the English Premier League this season. It was a landmark goal, too.

The 37-year-old Portugal striker took his tally in his club career to 700 by netting the winner as Manchester United beat Everton 2-1.

Ronaldo came off the bench in the 29th minute to replace the injured Anthony Martial and scored 15 minutes later, running on to Casemiro’s through ball and driving a low left-footed shot under England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

It was Ronaldo’s 144th goal for United across two spells at the club. He also netted 450 goals for Real Madrid, 101 for Juventus, and five for Sporting.

Just as in the Europa League on Thursday, United had to come from behind to win after Alex Iwobi put Everton ahead with a curling shot from outside the area in the fifth minute. Antony equalised in the 15th. Manchester United are now fifth in the English Premier League with 15 points. Everton are 12th with 10 points. Arsenal lead the league with 24 points, one ahead of Manchester City. Tottenham Hotspur are third on 20 points.