Scoring one goal in 10 matches is not a situation Cristiano Ronaldo has found himself in often - if at all - during his career so far.
What is worse for Manchester United is that their star man's drop in form comes amid the club continuing to huff and puff in the Premier League in their bid to finish in the top four.
Interim boss Ralf Rangnick labelled last weekend's home game against Watford a 'must win', meaning the subsequent goalless stalemate was yet another missed opportunity.
Cristiano Ronaldo (right) has scored just one goal in his last 10 matches for Manchester United, leaving Anthony Elanga (left) instead to providing the attacking impetus for United
The Portugal international was at the centre of those difficulties at Old Trafford at the weekend, wasting a presentable opportunity early on, and then allowing it to play on his mind as he was caught offside several times in his attempts to atone for his error.