Ronaldo Stuns United with Hat-Trick as Ten Hag’s Men Crush Liverpool 5-0Ronaldo Stuns United with Hat-Trick as Ten Hag’s Men Crush Liverpool 5-0 In a historic night at Old Trafford, Manchester United roared back to form with a resounding 5-0 victory over bitter rivals Liverpool, propelled by a sensational hat-trick from the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo. Erik ten Hag’s side dominated from the outset, pressing relentlessly and creating numerous chances. In the 20th minute, Anthony Martial opened the scoring with a clinical finish after being set up by Marcus Rashford. The goal, Martial’s first in five months, sent the Old Trafford faithful into a frenzy. Just nine minutes later, Ronaldo made his mark. The Portuguese superstar received a pass from Bruno Fernandes on the edge of the box and unleashed an unstoppable drive that flew into the top corner. The crowd erupted as Ronaldo, now United’s all-time leading scorer, celebrated with his trademark “Siuu” celebration. Liverpool, once dominant under Jurgen Klopp, looked helpless in the face of United’s newfound intensity. The Reds struggled to find any rhythm in possession, and their defense was repeatedly breached. In the second half, Ronaldo struck again. Rashford’s low cross found him unmarked in the six-yard box, and he made no mistake with a poacher’s finish. The goal sent the crowd into raptures, and Ronaldo was substituted to a standing ovation. But United’s dominance continued. Jadon Sancho added a fourth with a stunning solo goal, beating three defenders before firing low into the far corner. And in the dying minutes, Fred completed the rout with a close-range header from a corner. The result marks United’s biggest victory over Liverpool since 2004 and their biggest home win in the Premier League era. It also signals a significant turning point under ten Hag, who has instilled a new belief and attacking intent in his players. For Liverpool, the defeat is a major setback. The Reds have now lost three of their last four Premier League games and find themselves 15 points off the pace in the title race. Ronaldo’s hat-trick, his 12th in the Premier League, was a fitting reminder of his enduring greatness. The 37-year-old showed that he still has the ability to light up the biggest games and inspire his team to victory. This historic night will live long in the memory of Manchester United fans. It was a night when the old guard reunited with the new, showcasing the potential of a resurgent United under ten Hag.
