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Premier League: Ronaldo breaks goal drought as United defeat Brighton

February 15, 2022 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS

Cristiano Ronaldo broke his goal drought to score Manchester United's opener in a 2-0 defeat of Brighton & Hove Albion that lifted them into the Premier League's top four on Tuesday.

Ronaldo, without a goal since December and dropped to the bench by interim manager Ralf Rangnick in some recent matches, struck five minutes after halftime with a superb finish after being played in by Scott McTominay.

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