Ronaldo Nets Hat-Trick as United Crush CityRonaldo Nets Hat-Trick as United Crush City Manchester United stormed to a resounding 6-1 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford, with Cristiano Ronaldo stealing the show with a magnificent hat-trick. The match started brightly, with both teams creating chances. However, it was United who took the lead in the 11th minute. Bruno Fernandes sent a teasing cross into the box, and Ronaldo pounced, heading home from close range. City fought back, and their efforts were rewarded in the 23rd minute when Jack Grealish converted a penalty after Harry Maguire fouled him. But United regained the lead just before half-time. Ronaldo scored his second goal of the game with a stunning free-kick from outside the box that left Ederson with no chance. The second half was all about Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar netted his hat-trick in the 69th minute, finishing off a brilliant passing move with a clinical strike into the bottom corner. United continued to dominate, and they extended their lead in the 78th minute through Casemiro. Marcus Rashford then added a fifth goal in the 82nd minute, before Anthony Martial completed the rout with United’s sixth goal in the 84th minute. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his first for United since his return to the club. It was also his 60th hat-trick in his career, making him the all-time leading scorer in the history of the sport. The victory was a huge boost for United, who had struggled for form in recent weeks. It also sent a clear message to their rivals that they are back in contention for the Premier League title. For City, the defeat was a major setback. They had been in impressive form prior to the game, but they were outclassed by a rampant United side. The result leaves United fourth in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Arsenal. City, meanwhile, remain second, but they are now five points adrift of the Gunners.
