Breaking: Ronaldo Hat-Trick Fires Manchester United Past CityBreaking: Ronaldo Hat-Trick Fires Manchester United Past City Manchester United secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday, thanks to a sensational hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a stunning free-kick that curled over the wall and into the top corner. Just 10 minutes later, Ronaldo doubled United’s lead with a tap-in after a brilliant run and cross from Marcus Rashford. City fought back through Kevin De Bruyne’s equaliser in the 31st minute, but Ronaldo had the final say in the second half. In the 54th minute, the 36-year-old completed his hat-trick with a clinical header from a Bruno Fernandes cross. Ronaldo’s outstanding performance marked his 807th career goal, making him the all-time leading scorer in the history of football. For United, the victory represents a significant statement of intent under new manager Erik ten Hag. It is their second win from two Premier League matches this season and moves them into second place in the standings. Meanwhile, City’s unbeaten start to the season has come to an end. The result leaves them third in the table with four points from two games. Ronaldo’s hat-trick will go down as one of the most memorable moments in the Premier League rivalry between United and City. His incredible performance has given United a huge boost, while piling pressure on City to bounce back in their next match.
