In a thrilling clash at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show as Manchester United inflicted a crushing defeat on arch-rivals Liverpool, securing a resounding 3-0 victory.In a thrilling clash at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show as Manchester United inflicted a crushing defeat on arch-rivals Liverpool, securing a resounding 3-0 victory. From the onset, United dominated possession and pressed relentlessly. In the 12th minute, Ronaldo broke the deadlock with a stunning finish from just outside the box. His left-footed shot curled into the top corner, leaving Alisson Becker with no chance. Just before half-time, Ronaldo doubled United’s lead. Diogo Dalot crossed the ball into the Liverpool penalty area, and the Portuguese forward rose highest to head home. His aerial prowess was on full display, giving Liverpool’s shaky defense no chance. In the second half, Liverpool attempted to fight back, but Manchester United’s defense held firm. The home side continued to threaten through counterattacks, and Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute. Bruno Fernandes played a through ball to the onrushing forward, who dribbled past Alisson and slotted the ball into an empty net. The crowd erupted in delight as Ronaldo celebrated his historic achievement. The victory was a major boost for Manchester United’s title hopes and a crushing blow to Liverpool’s dreams of regaining the Premier League crown. Ronaldo’s performance was simply breathtaking, proving that he remains one of the greatest players in the world. The match was also marred by ugly scenes of disorder outside the stadium before kickoff. Fans clashed with police, leading to several arrests. It is a reminder that despite the brilliance on the pitch, there is still much work to be done in addressing the issue of hooliganism in football.