Manchester United's match against Arsenal in the EPL 2021-22 was considered to be quite an important tie for the Red Devils. As one may recall, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a brace and led the team to a stunning 3-2 win at Old Trafford. But now he apologised to Piers Morgan for his brace. So here's exactly what happened. Piers Morgan who has been friends with the Manchester United striker begged him to not score goals against Arsenal. After the game, CR7 responded to his message by saying, "Sorry." With those words, Cristiano Ronaldo also used a laughing emoji. Cristiano Ronaldo Smirks at Fans After Old Trafford Goes Berserk Chanting His Name Post 800th Goal During Manchester United vs Arsenal, EPL 2021-22. 

Morgan in his column revealed about the conversation and wrote, "Arsenal played Manchester United tonight, and I sent Cristiano Ronaldo a desperate plea before kick-off: "Please don’t score against us…" Of course, he scored twice, and United won 3-2. ‘Sorry,’ Cristiano texted back after the final whistle. I would have accepted the apology if it hadn’t also contained a laughing emoji."

Talking about the game, Emile Smith Rowe scored a goal in the 13th minute of the match and took the visitors on a 0-1 lead. Bruno Fernandes scored an equaliser at the 44th minute of the match.  Until half-time, the scoreboard read 1-1. Just after half-time Ronaldo scored a goal at the 52n minute and then a couple of minutes later, Martin Odegaard scored a goal and the scoreboard read 2-2. Ronaldo converted a penalty into a goal and took the team to a 3-2 win.

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