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Premier League: Ronaldo breaks goal drought as United defeat Brighton

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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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