Ronaldo Stuns with Hattrick as United Thrash LiverpoolRonaldo Stuns with Hattrick as United Thrash Liverpool Old Trafford erupted in a frenzy on Monday night as a resurgent Manchester United put on a stunning performance to thrash arch-rivals Liverpool 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo bagging a spectacular hat-trick. The Portuguese maestro opened the scoring early on, nodding home a cross from Marcus Rashford. Liverpool looked shell-shocked as United piled on the pressure, and shortly after, Ronaldo struck again, this time with a clinical finish inside the area. As the first half drew to a close, Mohamed Salah briefly reignited Liverpool’s hopes with a goal, but their joy was short-lived. In the second period, Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a thunderous strike from outside the box. United were relentless in their pursuit of more goals, and Rashford made it 4-1 with a composed finish. Bruno Fernandes rounded off the emphatic victory with a penalty in stoppage time. Ronaldo’s performance was hailed by pundits and fans alike. His skill, determination, and sheer brilliance left Liverpool’s defense in tatters. The hat-trick took his overall tally for United to 126 goals in 323 appearances. The result marked a significant moment in the history of the Manchester derby. It was United’s biggest win over Liverpool since a 5-0 victory in October 1995, and the first time they had scored five goals against their rivals since 1974. Manchester United now sit fourth in the Premier League standings, just one point behind Arsenal and Tottenham. Liverpool, on the other hand, find themselves down in 10th place, languishing with only 10 points from their first eight matches. The victory sent shockwaves through the football world and underlined the resurgence of Manchester United under Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo’s hattrick served as a reminder of his enduring greatness and the potential of this talented United team.
