Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration against Everton was a 'self-deprecating' joke, Man United confirm

Cristiano Ronaldo's new, 'self-deprecating' celebration against Everton has been explained and why Antony joined in has also been revealed.

Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration but didn't perform his trademark 'SIUU' celebration following his match-winner against Everton last weekend.

He broke tradition at Goodison Park and revealed a new celebration after bringing up his 700th career club goal.

Instead, the 37-year-old stood upright with his head back, eyes closed and fingers crossed in front of his chest, alongside Antony, who mimicked his teammate.

According to Man United, Ronaldo's celebration was a 'self-deprecating' nod to the position in which he sleeps when travelling with the squad, which hasn't gone unnoticed by the rest of the team, hence the Brazilian forward's decision to join in on the celebration.

On the club's official website, they explained: "We can now reveal that Ronaldo’s celebration was a self-deprecating in-joke with his fellow team-mates, highlighting the strong bonds among the players in Erik ten Hag’s squad.

"Of course, Cristiano is renowned for looking after himself and ensuring he is always in the best possible condition, which naturally involves hours of hard work on the training pitch and in the gym. It also includes resting at the right moments and ensuring he has enough sleep to aid his recovery: it has previously been reported that Ronaldo naps several times a day!

"CR7’s celebration at Everton was amusingly a nod to the position in which he sleeps when travelling with the squad, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by his team-mates who are all eager to learn from him."

Ronaldo's strike against Everton also brought up his first goal of the season, having played a bit-part role under Erik Ten Hag.

But the Portuguese superstar could return to the starting XI and make his first start of the league season when the Red Devils face Newcastle United on Sunday.