Cristiano Ronaldo has committed more fouls than he has had shots on target in the league this season

Cristiano Ronaldo has committed remarkably more fouls this season than he has scored in the Premier League.

As revealed by Who scoredRonaldo committed seven fouls this campaign, having only had six shots on target so far.

Ronaldo has started United’s last two league games, including Sunday’s defeat to Aston Villa.

Cristiano Ronaldo has committed more fouls this season than he has scored on goal in the league

Before that, however, the 37-year-old star was in and out of the starting lineup for Erik ten Hag’s side.

He was shown a yellow card against Villa Ronaldo after being involved in a clash with Tyrone Mings in which the pair struggled.

Ronaldo was shown a yellow card after being involved in a clash with Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings

Ronaldo has scored just once in the league so far this season, with that effort against Everton.

Last season, in his first campaign with United, Ronaldo scored 18 times in the league.

He will certainly hope to improve on his current tally this season, and he should be able to do so in regular time.

The only goal Ronaldo has scored in the league so far this season has been against Everton

United are in fifth place in the Premier League after the defeat to Villa, eleven points behind leaders Arsenal.

There has been much speculation about Ronaldo’s future in recent months, especially after he was dropped by Ten Hag, and although he has now returned to basics, it remains to be seen whether he will still be at the club. next season.