Another day, another Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick. The Manchester United striker single-handedly fired the Red Devils to a thrilling 3-2 win over Norwich City on Saturday, capped off by a remarkable free-kick to score his third goal of the fixture.
The 37-year-old is now the only player in Premier League history over the age of 36 to score 15 or more goals in a single campaign. Via William Hill:
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first player aged 36 or over to score 15+ goals in a single Premier League season.
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The Manchester United talisman also netted a hat-trick in his last home game at Old Trafford, which also resulted in a 3-2 victory over Tottenham. There has been criticism of Cristiano this term, but he's proven time and time again that he is more than capable of banging home goals.
Also, Ronaldo has now reached at least 20 goals across all competitions in 17 seasons in a row. Truly remarkable. Because of his brilliance, the Red Devils managed to grab a crucial three points, moving them into fifth place for the time being and just three behind Spurs for the final Champions League spot.
The speculation is already starting about Cristiano's future at Manchester United though, especially if they miss out on Europe's most prized competition. We saw the Portuguese international already leave Juve because of his disappointment with the club. Given the Red Devils' trophyless campaign, there's no reason that won't happen again.
But, one thing is for sure: Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't lost his eye for goal.
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