In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a sensational hat-trick as Manchester United demolished their arch-rivals Liverpool 5-0.In a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show with a sensational hat-trick as Manchester United demolished their arch-rivals Liverpool 5-0. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a stunning free-kick that curled into the top corner. The Portuguese maestro doubled United’s lead just before halftime, pouncing on an error from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold and firing home. Liverpool came out strongly in the second half, but it was Ronaldo who continued to torment them. In the 53rd minute, he completed his hat-trick with a clinical finish from inside the penalty area. Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood added further goals for United, but the night belonged to Ronaldo. His virtuoso performance silenced the Liverpool supporters and sent Old Trafford into raptures. The victory moved Manchester United up to fourth in the Premier League standings, while Liverpool remained in fifth place. More importantly, it gave United a huge psychological boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Ronaldo’s hat-trick was a reminder of his enduring class and ability. At 37 years old, he continues to perform at the highest level and is proving to be an invaluable asset for Manchester United. The result will also raise questions about Liverpool’s defense. After conceding seven goals in their last two games, it is clear that Jurgen Klopp’s side have some work to do to improve their resilience at the back.
