The striker bagged his 18th league goal of the season, slamming home a penalty he earned against Brentford, after earlier having a strike chalked off by VAR.
As a veteran aged 37 or over, it means he matches Johnny Hancocks's feat from 1955/56, with games at Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace still to come, with Preston North End legend Tom Finney one goal behind.
Most top-flight goals in season when 37 or over
Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22: 18
Johnny Hancocks, Wolves, 1955-56: 18
Tom Finney, Preston, 1959-60: 17 — Bill Edgar (@BillEdgarTimes) May 2, 2022Ronaldo has also now added Brentford to the teams he has scored against in his illustrious career after failing to score in the 3-1 win in the capital earlier in the campaign.