20 most important goals in Cristiano Ronaldo's career

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Scoring in finals became an almost regular event for Cristiano Ronaldo
Scoring in finals became an almost regular event for Cristiano Ronaldo

#12 Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Wigan to seal the Premier League title in 2008

Ronaldo scored his 31st goal of the season in the final game of the Premier League season for Manchester United
Ronaldo scored his 31st goal of the season in the final game of the Premier League season for Manchester United

On the final day of the season, Manchester United had to equal or better Chelsea's result to win the title. If they won, there would be no doubt, and Cristiano Ronaldo was on hand to do so when the chance arrived.

It wasn't an easy game for the Red Devils and they were struggling to deal with Wigan's high press. However, when Wayne Rooney was brought down in the box, the usual suspect stepped up. Ronaldo kept his cool to send the ball into the back of the net and put his side in pole position for the title. On a personal note, it marked his 31st goal of the season as he equalled Alan Shearer's record at the time for most goals in a 38-game season.

It was both a personal landmark and a collective landmark with the club that marked their second consecutive Premier League title, and they would go on to make it three next season.

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