Ronaldo shows off new celebration with Antony after scoring 700th club goal

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to his landmark 700th goal against Everton by performing a different celebration.

The Portuguese star normally carries out his trademark 'SIUUU' celebration after scoring, but tried something new to celebrate his milestone as he scored the winner in a 2-1 victory against Everton on Sunday.

After finishing past Jordan Pickford one minute before half time, forward Ronaldo ran slowly to the corner flag before turning to face his team-mates and hug Marcus Rashford.

He then closed his eyes, as if in prayer, clasped his hands and interlocked his fingers in an apparent show of 'peace of mind' after finally becoming the first player in history netting his 700th at club level.

Ronaldo's goal was just his second of the season - and his first in the Premier League - after scoring a penalty against Moldovan minnows Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on September 15, nearly a month ago.

Brazilian team-mate Antony, who scored the equaliser after Alex Iwobi's early opener, joined Ronaldo's joy by imitating the veteran's pose.

After the match, Toffees boss Frank Lampard heaped praise on the 37-year-old, saying: 'It is outstanding,' said Lampard. 'He is one of the greatest players that has graced the game, ever, in an era when we have had himself and Lionel Messi.

'The comparison between them doesn't matter; they are both incredible players in football history.

'The numbers they have racked up, abnormal numbers that have become normal. When he was on 699, I wanted him to score in the Europa League (against Omonia Nicosia) the other night but it wasn't to be.'

Pundit and United legend Rio Ferdinand added: '700 goals. That's more than I had appearances. He would have been hurting on the bench and that is the answer, he is going out there with something to prove and he is doing it.

'We mentioned moving forward and Ronaldo, class always comes through. He would have been disappointed but 700 goals, to be the decisive one today, if anyone was doubting him he’s put them in their place and the WhatsApp group will be talking.'

The result leaves Erik ten Hag's resurgent side fifth in the table, one point off fourth-placed Chelsea and the Champions League qualification places.