Machester United Vs Tottenham | Cristiano Ronaldo breaks 3 Records with Hat-Trick

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Manchester United's 3-2 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, breaking three records.

C.Ronaldo had only scored once in his previous ten games, but his three spectacular finishes propelled him to the top of FIFA's list of professional men's football goal scorers, with 807 goals for club and country.

With his hat-trick, he became the player with the most game-winning goals (-257).

With his three goals on Saturday, Ronaldo became the player with the most hat-tricks in his career (59).

United moves back into fourth place with the win, although they are only two points ahead of Arsenal, who have four games in hand.

A fifth defeat in eight league games is another blow to Tottenham’s hopes of a top-four finish as they remain seventh, now five points behind United.

Ronaldo’s second spell at Old Trafford has so far proven to be an anti-climax with his poor form sparking debate over whether the 37-year-old’s powers are waning.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was ridiculed for missing United's hammering in the Manchester derby last weekend, when he jetted off to Portugal to rehab a hip injury rather than witness his teammates lose 4-1 at the Etihad.

He was one of five changes to Ralf Rangnick's starting lineup following that humiliating loss, with Bruno Fernandes the noticeable missing due to sickness.

Ronaldo made an immediate impact with a spectacular goal into the top corner from outside the area after only 12 minutes.

United, on the other hand, were unable to capitalise on their early lead and were instead forced to repeat a pattern seen in past home games this season against tougher opponents.

Spurs swiftly gained possession of the ball in the net in response only for Ben Davies to be flagged offside before Eric Dier’s header from a corner was cleared off the line.

A Tottenham equaliser seemed only a matter of time and was gifted to them when Alex Telles handled Dejan Kulusevski’s cross for a clear penalty.

United, on the other hand, were back in front after three minutes, thanks to a historic strike from Ronaldo.

According to FIFA's records, he surpassed Austrian-Czech striker Josef Bican as football's all-time leading goalscorer by turning home Jadon Sancho's enticing cross.

Because of United's defensive shortcomings, Ronaldo's efforts to win the game were in vain, as Spurs dominated the second half.

From Kulusevski's cut-back, Son Heung-min missed a glorious chance.

When Antonio Conte's team eventually get a second equalizer, it was thanks to further anguish for United captain Harry Maguire.

Consistent blunders from the England international have been a major factor in his team's problems this season, as he turned Sergio Reguilon's cross into his own net.

Conte called for his team to pay attention to him side on the sideline, but they succumbed again to Ronaldo’s predatory instincts.