Cristiano Ronaldo: Stats Show Where Man United Would Be on The Premier League Table without Veteran Sriker

• Cristiano Ronaldo has hit double figures in terms of goals scored since his return to the Premier League with Man United
• The Portuguese talisman has bagged three assists in the process, with his contribution earning United important points
• According to stats, the Red Devils would potentially be battling relegation this term in the absence of the club icon
• The 37-year-old missed United's trip to Liverpool on Tuesday night following the recent death of his newborn son

Cristiano Ronaldo has undoubtedly been Manchester United's shining light amid the club's underwhelming 2021/22.

Despite his advanced age, the five-time Ballon d'Or has been staging impressive performances for the Red Devils since his return to the club from Juventus last summer.

His important role in the team has sparked suggestions United would be battling relegation without the club's icon.

So, where would Manchester United be on the EPL standings in the absence of Ronaldo?

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With 15 Premier League goals and three assists to his name this season, Ronaldo has managed to prove his doubters wrong since his reunion with Man United.

The veteran striker's 15 goals include two match-winning hat-tricks against Norwich and Tottenham, with the assists earning United an additional 15 points.

According to stats compiled by The Sun, Ralf Rangnick's men would be way down in 12th in the table with just 39 points in the absence of Ronaldo.

That tally would still have the Red Devils one point adrift of the magic "40-point" mark, which would historically secure a club Premier League status.

Going by the current Premier League table, United would be just three points above Aston Villa, who occupy 15th place.

What's more? United's goal difference without Ronaldo's 15 would be a disgraceful -14.

Man United suffer top four blow

Meanwhile, Man United's 4-0 humiliation at Anfield on Tuesday night, April 19, saw them suffer a massive blow in their hopes of securing Champions League football.

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Sports Brief reported a Mohamed Salah brace and a goal each from Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane condemned Rangnick's men to a comprehensive loss away from home.

United currently occupy sixth place on the standings with 54 points, on level with fifth-placed Arsenal who still have two matches in hand.

Liverpool, on the other hand, momentarily moved to the top of the standings with 76 points, two ahead of title-chasing Man City.