FANTASTIC CRISTIANO SPARES MAGUIRE'S BLUSH

 

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored a superb hat trick against Tottenham Hotspurs at the Theatre of Dreams on Saturday night as the Red Devil's leapfrogged Arsenal into fourth spot on the English Premier League table.  

The Portuguese legend struck first in the 12th minute as he latched onto a wonderful flick by Brazilian midfielder, Fred. Cristiano's pile-driver was so ferocious that Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris had no chance for a save. 

CR7 was on the score sheet once again in the 38th minute after Harry Kane had briefly restored parity from the spot after Alex Telles handled the ball in the area. The rejuvenated Jadon Sancho did all the hard work and put it on a plate for Ronaldo to tap in. 

The much-villified United skipper, Harry Maguire drove a dagger through the hearts of the devils' fanbase with an own-goal in the 72nd minute as David de Gea looked on helplessly.

The encounter looked all but destined for a 2-2 draw as Ralf Rangnick and Antonio Conte tried to outdo one another tactically from the technical area. 

Cometh the hour, cometh the hero, Cometh the man Cristiano Ronaldo who planted a firm header into the Spurs net in the 81st to send the stadium into delirium and most importantly secure all three points for Ralf Rangnick's side.