They won't win the league — Cristiano Ronaldo weighs in on Premier League title race ahead of Fury vs Usyk
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Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo || Image credit: Imago

They won't win the league — Cristiano Ronaldo weighs in on Premier League title race ahead of Fury vs Usyk

Faruq Ibrahim 23:58 - 18.05.2024

Premier League legend Cristiano Ronaldo commented on the ongoing title race between Manchester City and Arsenal.

Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was caught on camera ahead of the heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Aleksandr Usyk, telling an Arsenal fan they would not win the Premier League. 

The 38-year-old is himself a three-time winner of the competition with Manchester United. However, he has since called time on his career in Europe and now plies his trade in the Gulf. 

Ronaldo is the face of the Saudi Professional League and arguably the entirety of the country's sporting interests, as he is a steady guest at big sports-related events within the borders. 

Ronaldo on Arsenal winning the league 

Tyson Fury is set to go up against ‘The Cat’ for the heavyweight title-unifying fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and as has become customary with these big events, Ronaldo is in attendance. 

While in the arena, the Portugal international met with Hall of Fame boxing promoter Frank Warren, who happens to be an Arsenal fan. 

Warren exchanged pleasantries with Ronaldo before proceeding to invite him to play for Arsenal: “We are still waiting for you at Arsenal,” a proposition that five-time Ballon d'Or winner laughed off, before breaking the heart of hopeful Gunners faithful.

“You are not going to win the league. Oh God,” Ronaldo added pitifully. 

Arsenal are in a direct shootout with Manchester City for that Premier League title. They are two points behind the Mancunians, with three left to play for. They would have to beat Everton at the Emirates, as well as require West Ham to beat Manchester City at the Etihad to win their 14th league title this season.

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