Manchester United Stun Manchester City 4-1, Ronaldo Grabs a Hat-TrickManchester United Stun Manchester City 4-1, Ronaldo Grabs a Hat-Trick In a thrilling derby showdown at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester United pulled off a remarkable 4-1 upset over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. The victory was spearheaded by the brilliance of Cristiano Ronaldo, who notched a sensational hat-trick to cement his status as one of the greatest players in football history. The match began with City dominating possession and creating numerous chances. However, United’s defense held firm, and it was Ronaldo who struck first in the 23rd minute. A pinpoint cross from Jadon Sancho found the Portuguese legend unmarked at the far post, and he headed home with clinical precision. Ronaldo doubled United’s advantage just seven minutes later. This time, he latched onto a loose ball inside the penalty area and unleashed a devastating left-footed strike into the bottom corner. City’s hopes of a comeback were dealt a major blow when Joao Cancelo was sent off for a reckless tackle on Anthony Elanga in the 47th minute. With the numerical advantage, United took control of the game and Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute. Paul Pogba played a perfectly weighted through ball, and Ronaldo timed his run to perfection before firing home with aplomb. City finally pulled one back through Jack Grealish in the 79th minute, but it was too little, too late. In the dying moments of the match, Marcus Rashford added a fourth goal for United with a stunning solo effort, sealing a memorable triumph. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his 59th for club and country, moving him to within one of the all-time record held by Lionel Messi. The victory also marked a significant turnaround for United under new manager Erik ten Hag, who has instilled a renewed sense of belief and determination in the squad. Manchester City’s loss was a major setback in their quest to retain the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola’s side remain top of the table, but Arsenal and Manchester United are now breathing down their necks with just a few games remaining in the season.
