CRISTIANO RONALDO was Erik ten Hag’s FOURTH choice to be captain in Manchester United’s defeat at Aston Villa.
The 37-year-old forward was handed the armband as the Red Devils slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Villa Park on Sunday.
Eyebrows were raised that he was given the nod to lead out the side after his recent row with boss Erik ten Hag after his walkout against Tottenham and despite him failing to secure a summer exit.
Ronaldo was named skipper due to club captain Harry Maguire being on the bench.
His deputy, Bruno Fernandes, was also suspended for the clash.