Ronaldo Hattrick Powers United to Thrashing VictoryRonaldo Hattrick Powers United to Thrashing Victory Manchester United unleashed a devastating performance at Old Trafford as Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick led the Red Devils to a 5-0 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a clinical finish from the edge of the box, giving United an early lead. The Portuguese maestro doubled his tally just four minutes later, tapping home a rebound after a goalmouth scramble. Tottenham struggled to contain Ronaldo’s relentless movement and finishing prowess, and United extended their advantage in the 38th minute. Edinson Cavani found the net with a clever header, making it 3-0 at the break. The second half proved to be a continuation of United’s dominance. Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute, curling a free-kick into the top corner with precision. Marcus Rashford added a fifth goal in the 86th minute, putting the icing on the cake for United. The victory was a statement of intent from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, who showcased their attacking capabilities and shrugged off the pressure from their recent disappointing results. Ronaldo’s hat-trick marked his 60th career hat-trick and extended his goal tally for United to 101. The Portuguese talisman became the first player to score a Premier League hat-trick against Tottenham since Dimitar Berbatov in 2010. United’s victory moves them into fifth place in the Premier League standings, just two points behind fourth-placed Arsenal. Tottenham, on the other hand, remain in ninth place and will need to regroup for their upcoming matches.