Twitter explodes as incredible Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick seals 3-2 win for Manchester United against Tottenham

Ronaldo makes history to help United secure incredible win!

Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the history books with an incredible hat-trick during Manchester United's 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

The 37-year-old is now the highest ever goalscorer in professional football (807) according to FIFA, surpassing former Austrian-Czech forward Josef Bican with his second goal of the night against Spurs.

It took Cristiano Ronaldo just 12 minutes to leave his mark on the game at Old Trafford. The Portuguese forward unleashed a fizzing shot from outside the box to leave Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris with no chance of stopping the thunderous strike.

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A record-breaking #PL victory at Old Trafford ❤️

#MUFC | #MUNTOT https://t.co/7ZcrDR6bcS

The ball nestled into the far top corner and Cristiano Ronaldo reacted with his iconic 'Siuuu' celebration in front of the home crowd. Despite taking the lead, Manchester United were put under pressure by Spurs, who were disallowed a goal due to offside.

Eventually, Antonio Conte's visitors had their lifeline when Alex Telles handled the ball inside the penalty area. The referee awarded a penalty against Manchester United and Harry Kane stepped up to convert it with ease.

While it seemed like both teams would enter the half-time interval level-pegging, Cristiano Ronaldo displayed his class once again. The Red Devils' talisman stabbed home from close-range after a cross from Jadon Sancho to restore Manchester United's slender advantage in the 38th minute, just three minutes after the equalizer.

Cristiano Ronaldo ensures Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is a relieved man

Things took a turn for the worse in the second half for the Red Devils as Harry Maguire netted an own goal. Spurs were back on level terms yet again and it seemed as if the hosts were likely to drop points.

However, Cristiano Ronaldo had other plans and he stepped up in dramatic fashion to ensure Manchester United walked away with maximum points. The forward leaped high to plant a header past Lloris from a corner and essentially put the game to bed with just nine minutes remaining.

Cristiano Ronaldo. That’s it, that’s the tweet.

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Ralf Rangnick's men leapfrogged Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League with the win over Spurs. United lead the Gunners by two points, but have played four more games than the north London side.

Notably, West Ham and Tottenham, too, have games in hand over United. As such, the Red Devils still have plenty of work to do if they are to secure Champions League qualification for next season.

United will next face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie, currently level at 1-1 on aggregate.

Here are some of the best reactions from the game:

Congratulations to our legend Cristiano Ronaldo for breaking FIFA's official record for the most official goals ever. 🐐 https://t.co/JxaIn5kk5H

I’m a Barca fan and I think Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT. Yes, we exist. https://t.co/9K2fb4ySLD

Ladies and Gentlemen, Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT, Argue with your keyboard, we're not mates 👀 https://t.co/IEd7QA2GBL

Fred this evening #MUNTOT https://t.co/oF1Rcj7mvM

Stunning goal from @Cristiano. A screamer.

Jadon Sancho is quickly becoming Man United's most important player. With Varane a close second.

I APOLOGISE, @Cristiano.

How has Maguire made 0 tackles in this game come on man

ronaldo always comes back he is inevitable

Ronaldo haters welcoming me back into the group chat https://t.co/EjvbgPOjLy

Ronaldo has now scored more goals than anyone else in the history of football.

Apologise now.

Ronaldo shaking hand with players who got more goals than him in the history of football: https://t.co/ZUtCl3fKko

Ronaldo is finished indeed, finished the sport of football.

twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKD… https://t.co/dmDyv8OlOI

Bruno was holding Ronaldo back… https://t.co/fmG7DvS9Dd

This new midfielder Fred is an absolute baller.

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Say what you want about him but he’s an absolute machine! @Cristiano #colossus 🙌🏻

Greatest Of All Time.. #CristianoRonaldo #CR7𓃵 #MUNTOT https://t.co/VD8O31UbDK

"Maguire is the hardest opponent I've ever had to face"
- David de gea https://t.co/ihOYk6x2i7

Tottenham top 3 scorers this season https://t.co/RpwicPyHv5

HAT-TRICK FOR THE KING! 👑 #MUFC #MUNTOT https://t.co/PorD1v8gZX

@Cristiano is the problem… https://t.co/i80pNhoH2M

Atletico madrid right now #Ronaldo https://t.co/TAcKHgcQ28

CRISTIANO RONALDO! what a way set a record too!! The real GOAT! #CR7𓃵

Spurs in PL when it's not City in front. https://t.co/1tOLgiKsNl

Tell Zidane to come outside. #MUNTOT #PremierLeague https://t.co/UFcTPYvq8p