Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick as United Crumble at Old TraffordRonaldo Scores Hat-Trick as United Crumble at Old Trafford In a stunning display of individual brilliance, Cristiano Ronaldo netted a magnificent hat-trick as Manchester United suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to arch-rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Portuguese maestro struck twice in the first half to give United a glimmer of hope, but Liverpool’s relentless pressure proved too much for the struggling hosts. Mo Salah added a third for the visitors before the break, leaving United reeling. After halftime, the floodgates opened as Salah and Diogo Jota added two more goals to complete the rout. Ronaldo’s third goal of the night, a stunning free-kick, came as a mere consolation for the beleaguered United side. The defeat sent shockwaves through the football world, with United now languishing in seventh place in the Premier League. The performance was a damning indictment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tactics and team selection, as Liverpool exposed gaping holes in United’s defense. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was a rare bright spot in an otherwise disastrous night for United. The 36-year-old showed that he still has the ability to produce moments of magic, but his goals were not enough to save the day. The result has put Solskjaer’s future as United manager in doubt, with calls for his resignation growing louder. The Norwegian has failed to improve United’s performances since taking over in 2018, and the Liverpool debacle seems like the final straw for many fans. Meanwhile, Liverpool continue their impressive start to the season under Jurgen Klopp. The win puts them top of the Premier League, three points ahead of Manchester City. Liverpool’s dominance at Old Trafford was a reminder that they are still the team to beat in England. As United lick their wounds, they face an uphill battle to turn their season around. The pressure is now firmly on Solskjaer and his players to produce a response in the coming weeks.
