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A sublime Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helped secure a massive three points for Manchester United, as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 at Old Trafford.

There's been some discomfort around Old Trafford at the lack of the Uruguayan in recent weeks.Spurs seeing enough off the ball but the final pass looks off for now, Maguire finally tracks Kane and it opens up a counter attack for United.Sancho clips a ball across towards Rashford but a hesitation allows Reguilon to beat him to it at the expense of a corner, which goes straight out of play.That first half brace saw Cristiano Ronaldo become the all time leading scorer in professional football.Pogba is caught in possession by Romero and stays down, until about a second before the referee blows to check on him.Nobody is ever picking up Kane when he comes to collect the ball on the turn, as the England international stats another attack by dropping deep.It results in a corner, which is dealt with.Here we go again in this crucial top four fixture.It may sound cliche but the next goal is absolutely vital for both sides.No changes at the break.Ronaldo looking up for the fightHe may have taken his time to get going in 2022, but could this be the kickstart he and United need?37+ - Cristiano Ronaldo has become just the third player aged 37 and over to score more than once in a Premier League game after Teddy Sheringham (once) and Graham Alexander (twice). Restored. pic.twitter.com/ld9IgiLrKC— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2022 Man United have the problemsExplained: The race for the top fourRightfully, Cristiano Ronaldo had been questioned for his form this year.However, when his side needed him most, he stepped up and single-handedly secured his side a crucial three points.The race for fourth is certainly still in Arsenal's favour, but results like today's are ones that feel like they'll be looked back on with some significance.A pulsating affair is over at Old Trafford, as United keep the pressure on Arsenal by temporarily overtaking them following this 3-2 win.Spurs were the better team for much of the game, but no points has a massive impact on their push for top four.A sublime hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo bails his side, in particular Harry Maguire, out when they needed it most.Four minutes of added time, as Spurs search desperately for a third goal.A great ball from Romero evades Lindelof but importantly Reguilon and goes behind.One last throw of the dice for Conte, as Bergwijn and Winks replace Davies and Bentancur.The Dutchman knows one or two things about late drama this season...Job done for Ronaldo, as he's replaced by Lindelof. Do Spurs have anything left in the tank?The only man who looked like he would score for United all night has his third, and they lead again!Telles' corner is perfect and Ronaldo escapes his man to smash the header past Lloris, and United lead again!An attacking change for Rangnick, as Cavani, who scored against this side earlier this season, replaces Matic.Was almost a mirror image to what happened in the first half, as minutes after Spurs score Sancho and Ronaldo combine to set the Portuguese star up but Lloris is equal to it this time.Reguilon catches a stray boot in the unmentionables as Dalot looked to control a cross-field ball. Maguire turns into his own netIt's a nightmare for United, and it's just more misery for Maguire.Reguilon's hopeful cross is intended for an offside Romero, but the United captain turns it past de Gea. First change for United is greeted by cheers, as Elanga replaces Rashford.Another tough outing for the England international.A noticeable drop in quality in the football this half, with very few big chances.Ronaldo is forced wide but without support has a strike which is dealt with by Lloris.Out of nowhere, it's the best chance of the half by someway.Kulusevski squares it to Son from about 15 yards out but his effort is just wide of the near post.Cavani begins his warmup routine to a smatter of applause. Manchester vs Tottenham live: Cristiano Ronaldo nets hat-trick as hosts regain lead in five-goal thrillerA sublime Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helped secure a massive three points for Manchester United, as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 at Old Trafford. The 37-year-old, who is now professional football's all-time top scorer, opened the scoring from range, before cancelling out equalisers from Harry Kane and a Harry Maguire own goal.Spurs enjoyed long spells of possession and threatened throughout, but struggled to create enough clear-cut chances to get anything from the game.The result means United go fourth in the table, putting the pressure on Arsenal, who still have four games in hand on the Red Devils.Spurs however sit seventh, remaining three points behind their north London rivals, having played two games moreInterim managers can work. California law considers some of this activity to be a "sale." California residents can opt out of sales through the “Do Not Sell My Personal Info” button. Do Not Sell My Personal Info