Cristiano Ronaldo Scores First Manchester United Hat-Trick in 14 Years

Ronaldo's performance lifts United into fourth place and makes him FIFA's all-time top scorer

Manchester United defeat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in Premier League clash

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United hat-trick in 14 years as his team defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League match at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a clinical finish into the bottom corner. He doubled United's lead in the 38th minute with a stunning free-kick from 25 yards out.

Tottenham pulled one back in the second half through Harry Kane's penalty, but Ronaldo completed his hat-trick in the 81st minute with a header from Luke Shaw's cross.

The victory lifted Manchester United into fourth place in the Premier League standings, while Tottenham remained in eighth place.

Ronaldo's hat-trick took his tally for Manchester United to 144 goals, making him the club's all-time top scorer.