5 players who could surprisingly end up with more Premier League goals than Cristiano Ronaldo this season

Cristiano Ronaldo is stuck in a terrible run of form.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Premier League return to Manchester United wasn't predicted by many. At the start of the campaign, many thought Ronaldo would be joining Manchester City. While this seemed to be a good deal for City, many of the Red Devils faithful were left heartbroken.

Cristiano Ronaldo came back to the Premier League as a Manchester United player in the summer

Like the exciting climax of a finely crafted tale, news suddenly emerged that Cristiano Ronaldo would be returning to Old Trafford. The football world observed the most romantic of homecomings as United fans rejoiced.

While Ronaldo has scored nine league goals this term, some unexpected names may end the season with more league goals than him. Some of the following individuals already have more league goals than Ronaldo, and others could overtake him by the time the Premier League season comes to a close.

#5 Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has had his ups and downs this term.

If Bruno Fernandes could emulate his performances from last season, he would have had way more goals by this point of the season.

Fernandes has been a massive success ever since he made the switch to England in 2020. Last campaign, he broke the Premier League record for most goals in a single league season by a midfielder across competitions, scoring 28 goals. He has single-handedly led Manchester United to victories at times.

The current season hasn't seen Fernandes reach those highs. Many thought that his combination with national team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo would be unique. Instead, rumors of supposed friction have appeared time and again. Fernandes has also looked jaded at times this season, having been overworked in his initial one-and-a-half campaigns at Old Trafford.

Bruno Fernandes’ Premier League rank this season:

🥉 15 G/A - [3rd]
🥉 6 Assists [3rd] (Midfielders)
🥇 9 Goals - [1st] (Midfielders)
🥇 3.0 Key passes per game - [1st]
🥇 14 Big chances created - [1st]

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Nevertheless, the Portuguese midfielder has still scored nine goals in the Premier League this term. If Manchester United make the top four, it will likely be due to Fernandes' improved performances. A remarkable goalscoring streak could result in the midfielder outscoring his team and clubmates, including Cristiano Ronaldo.

#4 Raheem Sterling

Raheem Sterling is slowly regaining his form for Manchester City.

Manchester City are a club of riches, especially in on either flank. This is the primary reason why a footballer like Raheem Sterling hasn't been a regular at the club this season. However, he is still a vital cog in the City machine, and his performances have been decent whenever he has got his chances.

Sterling has been a brilliant footballer ever since his early days at Liverpool. The transfer to Manchester City brought him under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, who has helped Sterling dramatically improve his game over the years.

Raheem Sterling is criminally underrated.
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While Sterling hasn't been a guaranteed starter in the Premier League at all times, he has still managed to make 23 appearances this season. The Englishman has wracked up 10 goals in those matches as well.

Unless Cristiano Ronaldo can quickly break his goalless streak, Sterling is likely to finish ahead of the Portuguese in the goalscoring charts.