Ronaldo's Hat-trick vs Norwich in Pictures

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second successive Premier League hat trick at Old Trafford to edge Manchester United to a 3-2 victory against Norwich City.

First Goal:

After just seven minutes, United were as good as gifted the opener, punishing Norwich's  kamikaze slapdash play as the Canaries attempted to play out from the back.
Elanga was alive to the nervous situation when defender Ben Gibson had the ball in his possession in the box. The Swede picked Gibson's pocket easily and unselfishly squared for an easy right-footed finish by Ronaldo.



Norwich never looked comfortable on the Old Trafford stage and the early strike set the Reds up for a potential stroll in the sun.

The tempo did, however, slip for a spell and though Norwich were never threatening United urgently needed to relight their fire.


Second Goal:

And it was Ronaldo again who did just that in the 32nd minute.
A Jesse Lingard close range snapshot cannoned off keeper Krul for a corner and the resulting set piece was delivered to the near post by Alex Telles. Ronaldo attacked the ball on the eight yard line to head home and extend United's lead to two.

Ronaldo was enjoying the day and the crowd rose in anticipation when he attempted a spectacular bicycle kick in the 39th minute, but our No. 7 sent his party piece flying high into the East Stand.
But, inevitably, it was Ronaldo who made the difference.

Third Goal:

A venomous rocket of a free kick from 30-yards plus arrowed home in front of the Stretford End after 76 minutes to spectacularly put United back in front and secure the Portuguese striker yet another match ball.

Congratulations to Ronaldo on his 50th Club Hat-trick...
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