Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked debate in Africa after he stated he would be happy if Arsenal won the Premier League title this season if his team does not.
While speaking to Piers Morgan, the Portuguese forward further admitted he’s an admirer of Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.
“I like the team. I like the coach. I think they have a good team. And if Manchester United doesn’t win the Premier League, I will be happy if Arsenal does,” said Ronaldo.
Arsenal are currently leading the 20-team table with 37 points from 14 matches, five more than second-placed Manchester City while Man United are fifth on 26 points.
His latest comments have left fans divided on social media, with some saying he is trying to seduce Arsenal so they can sign him now he looks likely to leave Old Trafford, while another set of supporters opined the Gunners are unstoppable this season and will win the title.
I agree with CR7, in totality that he has already see that Manchester United is going nowhere since they started blaming him as if he is the only one who is playing in pitch during the game. - Simon Mbote
That momentum of Arsenal can't be stopped. They deserve it and they will carry it. - Esau Odeo
He is telling the truth but only trying to dodge the issue that Man United can't join the title race because it's only Arsenal and Man City in the race. - Onyach Israel Olela
Even Ronaldo knows that Arsenal are no longer on the same level with Man united. Forget those Man United fans watching the back of television. - Aku Enwe Be
Definitely, you are tipping Arsenal, because you and I know that Man U can't win this season's PL👌 - Femi Omirinde
He is right, but let him substantiate that love by making his move to Arsenal even by loan. - Kiprotich Fildan Bii
Arsenal should sign him... he is not bigger than the Manchester United 💪 - Ronald'o Okoth
I wish Arsenal could go for him... His appearance is an upgrade to the team and to the young players ... Man United don't know what they have now... - Xeph France Jnr
Ronaldo should join Arsenal because he knows the standards required for success. He needs a role there. - Andy Andrea
Even if Ronaldo comes to Arsenal our attacking will still remain the same - Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka 😂😂😂😂😂. - Erick Rabel
Ronaldo is my guy but we don't need him at Arsenal. He is a great player. - Humpho Busyhyway Nariji
He is finished, we don't need him... a big dreamer indeed... He cannot match the standard of Arsenal players. - Duma Alan Thwala
We have BS7, we don't need CR7. I love him but not for the Gunners. - Hammed Babs
Haaaaa, I don't think Ronaldo should replace Saka... Never let him die at Man United. - Amie Americie
Ronaldo is teasing Arsenal to come and get him this January. As an Arsenal fan I would love to take him at Arsenal but right now Jesus has been phenomenal for us and I just can't see a reason why we should replace Jesus with an already past glory Ronaldo.
I would take him as a super sub or as a second fiddle player but Ronaldo wouldn't want to be a second choice player and that will start the whole negative dressing room environment just like we had with Aubameyang. - Hamring Phonglo
Manchester United groomed this guy to be an enemy, but still Manchester United is going to win without him, he'll soon be a reject, let him admit he's old and not fit for the Premier League. Let him get back to La Liga. - Kiptoo Lawrence-Fabian
Our darling Manchester United is not yet where it ought to be but certainly the club is moving in the right direction! Erik ten Hag is currently doing the right things and we are seeing the old "never give up spirit" of the club returning!
CR7 should be axed from the club and must never be allowed to be a destructive influence on the rebuilding process. - Wale Sowemimo
What Ronaldo is doing now is what Mikel Arteta noticed on Aubameyang, and Arsenal is a better team now without him... Ronaldo should just leave. - Austin Chigoziem Onina
Even Ronaldo acknowledges the fact that Arsenal is a bigger club than Chelsea... LEGEND!! - Felix Eche Enyioma'Jnr
The GOAT knows Arsenal is bigger than Manchester United. - Okalele Senior
Ronaldo is sensing something, Man United players are not serious with their games playing as if they won. If Man United continue playing normally then the competition will treat them abnormally. Take this to the bank they will finish position seven. Barasa Elhaji
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