
English broadcaster Piers Morgan reckons Cristiano Ronaldo might have guided Arsenal to 3 Premier League titles if he had joined the Gunners following his controversial Mancherster United exit in 2022. Morgan’s tweet surfaced after Ronaldo netted a screamer to encourage Al-Nassr to a 2-1 win over Al-Riyadh of their Saudi Professional League conflict (April 12).
Ronaldo left Manchester United in November 2022 after his contract was mutually terminated following a falling out with the membership’s hierarchy and Erik ten Hag. Whereas Morgan allegedly suggested the Gunners to signal the Portugal icon as a free agent, the latter went on to hitch Saudi Professional League facet Al-Nassr in January 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo has flourished ever since and continues to be going sturdy. The 40-year-old was amongst the objectives as soon as once more in opposition to Al-Riyadh, scoring an unstoppable objective from outdoors the field into the top-right nook to seal the win for his facet.
Morgan tweeted:
“WOW! What a
… I want Arsenal had taken my recommendation to signal @Cristiano when he left United and was eager to return to us. We’d have most likely gained 3 League titles if he’d been main our line, he’s nonetheless the most effective finishers on the planet.”
Arsenal have challenged Manchester Metropolis for the Premier League title twice over the previous three seasons, falling brief on the last hurdle. They appear set to overlook out on a 3rd title this season as nicely, with Liverpool now the favorites to win, following the Gunners’ latest 1-1 draw in opposition to Brentford.
With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz sidelined as a result of long-term accidents, Arsenal’s season has been negatively impacted as a result of lack of a dependable quantity 9. In the meantime, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be going sturdy for Al-Nassr, garnering 32 objectives and 4 assists in 35 appearances throughout all competitions this season.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice joins Cristiano Ronaldo in elite firm after scoring brace in opposition to Actual Madrid in UCL
Arsenal star Declan Rice joined Cristiano Ronaldo and different legends, together with Neymar, Rivaldo, and Hakim Ziyech, following the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Actual Madrid within the UEFA Champions League. The 2 sides confronted one another within the first leg of the UCL quarter-finals on the Emirates Stadium on April 8.
Rice placed on a masterclass within the second half, curling two breathtaking free-kicks from distance into the top-right nook to offer the Gunners the lead. Mikel Merino netted their third objective of the evening to seal a memorable win.
As per GOAL, Declan Rice made Champions League historical past by changing into the fifth participant to attain two free-kicks in the identical sport. The England worldwide can be hoping to increase this type within the second leg in opposition to Actual Madrid on April 16.