Rip-roaring Ronaldo in form
Opta look at the upturn in fortunes for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo has rediscovered his form since Christmas and Manchester United are reaping the benefits.
The Portuguese winger with the twinkly toes and bamboozling step-over routines has been dancing around defenders like Fred Astaire, leaving opponents in his wake as usual, but he is delivering an end product and that is being reflected in Manchester United's results.
The Red Devils have won six of their last seven Premiership games and Ronaldo has scored seven goals since Boxing Day compared to just one before Christmas.
His passing and his dribbling success have also improved and United will hope to reap the benefits of this fine form as they look to secure second place in the division.
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Pre Christmas | Post-Christmas |
| Minutes On Pitch | 703 | 856 |
| Goal Attempts | | |
| Goals | 1 | 7 |
| Shots On Target | 5 | 15 |
| Shots Off Target | 9 | 24 |
| Accuracy | 35.7% | 38.5% |
| Conversion | 7.1% | 17.9% |
| Passing | | |
| Goal Assists | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 246 | 318 |
| Pass Completion % | 80% | 85% |
| Crossing | | |
| Total Crosses | 61 | 59 |
| Cross Completion % | 30% | 24% |
| Dribbling | | |
| Dribbles & Runs | 123 | 130 |
| Dribble Completion % | 54% | 68% |
| Discipline | | |
| Fouls | 9 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
