The article explores the question of who would be the best penalty taker for Manchester United, past or present, in a life-or-death scenario. The candidates considered include Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Denis Irwin, and Eric Cantona. Bruno Fernandes, with a success rate of 87.5% and 28 successful penalties since joining the club four years ago, is highlighted as a strong contender. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite famously missing in the 2008 Champions League final shootout, boasts an 84% success rate from the