In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the annals of football history with a scintillating hat-trick as Manchester United annihilated arch-rivals Liverpool by a resounding 5-0 scoreline.In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the annals of football history with a scintillating hat-trick as Manchester United annihilated arch-rivals Liverpool by a resounding 5-0 scoreline. The Portuguese maestro opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a clinical finish after controlling a superb through ball from Bruno Fernandes. United’s dominance continued as Ronaldo doubled his tally in the 20th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Nathan Phillips. With the Reds reeling, United struck again just before halftime. Mason Greenwood’s blistering strike from the edge of the box found the top corner, leaving Alisson Becker helpless. In the second half, Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 53rd minute with a trademark header, powering in a Luke Shaw cross. Substitute Mohamed Salah had a chance to pull one back for Liverpool but saw his penalty saved by David De Gea. Paul Pogba sealed the emphatic victory with a delightful free kick in the dying moments of the game. The result sent shockwaves through the footballing world. Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, had been undefeated in their previous 21 matches. Manchester United, on the other hand, had endured a difficult start to the season but found their resurgence under interim manager Ralf Rangnick. Ronaldo’s performance was hailed as a masterclass in finishing and his hat-trick took his tally for the season to 18 goals in all competitions. The result was a resounding statement from Manchester United as they look to challenge for the Premier League title this season.
