In a captivating clash between English footballing titans, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a majestic hat-trick as Manchester United dealt Arsenal a humiliating 5-0 defeat at Old Trafford.In a captivating clash between English footballing titans, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a majestic hat-trick as Manchester United dealt Arsenal a humiliating 5-0 defeat at Old Trafford. The legendary Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a clinical finish from inside the box. Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno had no chance of keeping the powerful strike out. Just before halftime, Ronaldo doubled United’s advantage with a stunning free-kick that curled into the top corner. The Emirates Stadium crowd fell silent as the ball sailed past Leno’s despairing dive. In the second half, the 37-year-old completed his hat-trick with a tap-in from close range. His tally took his overall career goals to an astonishing 807. Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes also got on the scoresheet for United, adding to Arsenal’s misery. The Gunners were unable to find any rhythm or create any meaningful chances, as the Red Devils dominated every facet of the game. Ronaldo’s performance was a timely reminder of his enduring brilliance. His movement off the ball and clinical finishing were simply too much for Arsenal to handle. The defeat was a major setback for Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta. After their impressive start to the season, they have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions. Manchester United, meanwhile, move up to seventh in the Premier League standings with the victory. They will be looking to build on this performance when they face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
