Ronaldo Stuns with Double as United Thrash LiverpoolRonaldo Stuns with Double as United Thrash Liverpool Manchester United produced a scintillating performance to demolish Liverpool 4-0 at Old Trafford, thanks to a mesmerizing brace from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese maestro opened the scoring in the fifth minute, latching onto a pinpoint cross from Jadon Sancho to smash a volley into the bottom corner. The goal seemed to ignite a fire in United, who dominated possession and created numerous chances. Ronaldo doubled his tally in the 53rd minute with an exquisite free-kick that curled over the wall and nestled into the top corner. The goal sent the Old Trafford crowd into a frenzy and stunned the Liverpool defense, who had no answer to Ronaldo’s brilliance. United continued to press, and Bruno Fernandes added a third goal in the 65th minute with a clinical finish from close range. Marcus Rashford put the icing on the cake in the 85th minute, tapping home a rebound from Ronaldo’s shot. The victory was United’s first against Liverpool in the Premier League since 2018 and moved them up to third in the standings. It was also a humiliating defeat for Liverpool, who had not conceded four goals in a league match since April 2021. Ronaldo’s performance was hailed by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as “sensational.” “He’s not just a great player, he’s a winner,” Solskjaer said. “When he plays well, we play well.” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted his team was outplayed on the night. “We didn’t play well enough,” Klopp said. “United were better in every department. We need to learn from this and come back stronger.” Ronaldo’s brace and United’s dominant display sent a clear message that they are back as a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. The victory will inject confidence into the squad and give them a platform to build on as they chase the title this season.
