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'GOAT see awoof' - Reactions as Ronaldo scores hat-trick in Manchester United's 3-2 win against Norwich

Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero as Manchester United beat Norwich 3-2 at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero as Manchester United beat Norwich 3-2 at Old Trafford
'Ronaldo is not the problem' - Manchester United fans divided despite beating Norwich
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Manchester United recorded a 3-2 victory against Norwich City in a Premier League fixture played at Old Trafford on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

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The Red Devils took an early lead in the seventh minute when Cristiano Ronaldo converted a ball through to him by Anthony Elanga.

In the 30th minute, Ronaldo scored from a corner kick to double Manchester United's advantage.

However, just before the halftime break Teemu Pukki's ball into the box was converted by Kieran Dowell to give Norwich a lifeline.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero as Manchester United beat Norwich 3-2 at Old Trafford
Cristiano Ronaldo was the hero as Manchester United beat Norwich 3-2 at Old Trafford
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In the 52nd minute, the game was level as Pukki stabbed the ball inside the right post to shock Old Trafford.

In the 76th minute, Ronaldo unleashed a free kick that bounced in off the left post to restore the lead for Manchester United.

Manchester United would hold on to seal a crucial three points in the race for Champions League football next season as Tottenham Hotspur lost earlier in the day to Brighton and Hove Albion.

Maguire and critics

After the game, Manchester United fans took to social media to complain about captain Harry Maguire.

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Fans of the Red Devils were not happy Maguire injured Pogba and made a mistake that led to a goal.

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Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
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Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich
Harry Maguire was criticized again for his performance in Manchester United's victory against Norwich

Ronaldo praised

Ronaldo received praise for scoring all three goals in the game. Ronaldo now has 21 goals for Manchester United this season and fans are divided about his importance to the team.

After responding to former teammate Wayne Rooney as Jealous, Ronaldo backed it up with another impressive performance.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
Cristiano Ronaldo is not the problem after hat-trick for Manchester United against Norwich
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