Goal #96

Manchester United vs Newcastle United (2008)

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 96th goal of his career on January 12, 2008, playing for Manchester United against Newcastle United in Manchester, in the Premier League. The goal put Manchester United 3–0 up; the match finished 6–0.

It was his 71st goal for Manchester United and his 3rd against Newcastle United. He scored 3 that day and this was the 2nd.

It was his 3rd goal of 2008. From here he needed 904 more to reach 1,000.

Goal facts

Date

January 12, 2008

Team

Manchester United

Opponent

Newcastle United

Competition

Premier League

City

Manchester

Score after the goal

3–0

Final score

6–0

Goal in the match

2 / 3