CRISTIANO RONALDO has been without a goal since 2009, but it isn't for a lack of trying.
The Manchester United striker was the first one in and the last one out of training on Sunday, after firing blanks in a 1-1 tie with Southampton.
The 37-year-old arrived at Carrington at 9.20 a.m. and stayed until 2.20 p.m.
It has now been six games since Ronaldo last scored for United, in a 3-1 home win over Burnley on December 30.
He last went six games without scoring in 2009, during his final months at Old Trafford before joining Real Madrid.
Ronny has 14 goals in all competitions this season after joining United from Juventus in the summer.
The Portugal international's scoring drought continued when he failed to convert an OPEN GOAL against Southampton.
Ronaldo cleverly rounded Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster after Jadon Sancho neatly slid in.
Ronaldo missed just as he appeared to be about to end his career's longest barren run in front of goal.
Despite being such a lethal finisher, his shot towards an empty net lacked conviction.
Romain Perraud's heroic defending saw him return in time to intercept the ball as it trickled towards the goal line.
After failing to capitalize on such a simple opportunity, he turned his back and threw his hands in the air in disgust.
Soon after, Sancho scored to save Ronaldo's blushes, but Southampton responded in the second half through Che Adams.
The game ended 1-1, giving Ralf Rangick's team back-to-back draws.
Ronaldo signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid in the summer after making an emotional return to Manchester United.
However, there are rumors that he may cut his stay short and leave the club in the summer if he begins to feel his age.
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