Ronaldo Scores Sensational Hat-Trick as United Thrash LiverpoolRonaldo Scores Sensational Hat-Trick as United Thrash Liverpool In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a scintillating hat-trick as Manchester United humiliated Liverpool 5-0 in a one-sided Premier League clash. The Portuguese superstar began his scoring spree in the 13th minute, latching onto a loose ball and unleashing a ferocious drive into the top corner. Liverpool’s defense, renowned for its resilience, was caught flat-footed by Ronaldo’s blistering shot. United doubled their lead just 15 minutes later when Marcus Rashford collected a pass from Paul Pogba and hammered a thunderous strike into the roof of the net. The visitors were stunned, and their predicament worsened further when Sadio Mane was sent off for a reckless challenge on Pogba on the stroke of half-time. With Liverpool down to ten men, United seized control of the match in the second half. Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 55th minute, heading home a precise cross from Bruno Fernandes. The rampage continued as Jadon Sancho added a fourth in the 62nd minute, his curling effort finding the far corner. Anthony Elanga capped off the rout in the dying embers of the game, tapping in a rebound from Alisson’s save. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was his first since his return to United earlier this season. It was a vintage display from the 37-year-old forward, who showed that he still has the quality and finesse to torment defenses. The result was a humiliating blow for Liverpool, who had been undefeated in their last 13 Premier League matches. It exposed the frailties in their defense and raised questions about their title credentials. Manchester United, on the other hand, are now unbeaten in five league matches under interim manager Ralf Rangnick. The victory propelled them into the top four, reigniting their hopes of Champions League qualification. As the dust settled on this historic encounter, one thing was clear: Cristiano Ronaldo remains an unstoppable force. His sensational hat-trick will forever be etched in the annals of Old Trafford legend.
