Michael Owen notices 'very strange' Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo moments vs Watford

Michael Owen expressed his bewilderment at Manchester United duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes' showing in front of goal in the 0-0 draw with Watford.

The two stars are instrumental in the United attack and played a key role in a creative display against the Hornets on Saturday — however, they both endured a barren day in front of goal.

And former United striker Owen was in disbelief at the "very strange" profligate pair.

"If you were going to say to me that they were going to get chances and the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernandes were going to miss a lot of them, I’d find it hard to believe," he said speaking to Premier League Productions.

"Because they are two of the most clinical people, certainly Ronaldo, he’s had a whole career of being extremely efficient and clinical in front of goal.

"Of course, some of the younger players, if they miss the odd chance you expect it but Ronaldo who virtually puts everything he looks at into the back of the net.

"So it is very strange how they’re missing a lot of chances – a couple today that you would expect of him [Ronaldo] to have scored, certainly Bruno Fernandes to have scored, but they’re not hitting the back of the net with enough regularity."

In 22 chances, United could only muster three shots on target against Watford, with Ronaldo striking the post before Fernandes squandered an opportunity one-on-one with Ben Foster.

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