Cristiano Ronaldo’s barren runs as United ace suffers longest drought since 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoreless start to 2022 now extends to six games after his weekend blank against Southampton.

The Manchester United forward had a goal disallowed and another goalbound effort cleared and is now on his longest scoreless run since 2010.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the Portugal star’s current drought and how it compares to his previous record.

Since scoring United’s third in a 3-1 win over Burnley on December 30th, Ronaldo has been held at bay for six straight games:

Manchester United 0 Wolves 1, January 3rd

Standing in as captain, Ronaldo had a goal disallowed in the second half before Joao Moutinho earned Wolves the three points.

Brentford 1 Manchester United 3, January 19th

Ronaldo was furious when he was substituted with United 2-0 up, but his replacement Marcus Rashford rounded off a much-needed win.

Manchester United 1 West Ham 0, January 22nd

Ronaldo’s frustration was evident after he was denied a first-half penalty following Kurt Zouma’s challenge, but Rashford eventually snatched victory for United.

Manchester United 1 Middlesbrough 1 (Middlesbrough won 8-7 on penalties), February 4th

Ronaldo missed a first-half penalty and though Jadon Sancho quickly put United ahead, Matt Crooks controversially equalised and Boro won the shoot-out despite Ronaldo netting on that occasion.

Burnley 1 Manchester United 1, February 8th

Paul Pogba’s opener was cancelled out by Jay Rodriguez before Ronaldo came off the bench and headed over from his only opportunity.

Manchester United 1 Southampton 1, February 12th

Ronaldo rounded keeper Fraser Forster in the first half only for sliding defender Romain Perraud to clear his shot, while when VAR reviewed his disallowed second-half header Ronaldo was among at