Ronaldo Powers United to Devastating Victory Over ArsenalRonaldo Powers United to Devastating Victory Over Arsenal Manchester United ripped Arsenal apart at Old Trafford on Saturday, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a scintillating hat-trick to lead his team to a resounding 3-1 victory. The match started at a frantic pace, with both teams eager to assert their dominance. Arsenal took an early lead through Emile Smith Rowe, but Ronaldo equalized soon after with a header from Alex Telles’ cross. The second half belonged entirely to Ronaldo. In the 51st minute, he latched onto a through ball from Bruno Fernandes and calmly slotted it home. Ten minutes later, he completed his hat-trick with a stunning free-kick that left Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with no chance. Manchester United’s defense held firm throughout the match, with Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane forming an impenetrable barrier. Arsenal’s attempts to penetrate the Red Devils’ backline proved futile, as they were repeatedly thwarted by the United defensive unit. The victory is a major boost for Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes. They now move to within four points of leaders Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Arsenal, meanwhile, remain in fourth place but have now lost three of their last four matches. Ronaldo’s performance was a reminder of his world-class talent. The Portuguese superstar has now scored 12 goals in all competitions this season, taking his career total to an astonishing 807 goals. United manager Ralf Rangnick heaped praise on his talisman after the match. “Cristiano is a phenomenal player,” said Rangnick. “He showed today why he is one of the greatest of all time. He was unstoppable.” The hat-trick has also seen Ronaldo join an exclusive club of players who have scored 60 hat-tricks in their professional careers. He is now just one behind Lionel Messi, who has scored 61 hat-tricks. With Ronaldo leading the charge, Manchester United will fancy their chances of challenging for major honors this season. They will be looking to continue their momentum when they face Burnley in their next Premier League match on Tuesday.
