Rangnick explains Ronaldo's penalty snub as star striker hit another milestone

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo let Bruno Fernandes take the team's penalty in the defeat to Arsenal.

The Gunners, who won 3-1, had led 2-0 thanks to first-half goals from Nuno Tavares and Bukayo Saka.

However, Ronaldo, with his 100th Premier League strike, pulled one back for United before the break.

Then they had the perfect opportunity to get on level terms ten minutes after the restart.

Tavares committed a daft handball inside the area which led to United being awarded a penalty.

Many felt that the 37-year-old Ronaldo would have taken the responsibility - but instead, he allowed his fellow Portuguese star to have the responsibility.

Fernandes stuttered and stammered his run-up before hopping and hitting the ball against the base of the post - leading to wild celebrations from Arsenal.

When interim boss Ralf Rangnick was asked about Ronaldo’s decision, he said: “I spoke with him after the game and asked him.

“He said he just didn't feel he should take it and that's why he said it would be better if Bruno took it.”

Ronaldo has scored penalties against Arsenal and Tottenham already this season.

However, he missed the last one he took during the FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough in February - although he did convert in the shootout afterwards.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo hit another milestone as he became the oldest player to score 100 goals in Premier League history

His landmark strike came against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, 7,042 days after he opened his EPL account in a 3-0 win over Portsmouth back in 2003.

Ronaldo's 100th Premier League goal came in his 223rd appearance in the competition.

United's other Premier League centurions are Ryan Giggs (114), Paul Scholes (107), and Wayne Rooney (183) - all of whom played significantly more Premier League games.