Your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, March 14.
Richard Keys slams Ronaldo record
Richard Keys believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring record should not count after the Portuguese ace notched a hat-trick to inspire Manchester United to victory over Tottenham Hotspur. His treble fired United back into the top four after Spurs pegged the hosts back twice.
Ronaldo's first came in the 12th minute when he was allowed too much space outside the area before unleashing an incredible strike into the top corner. He then tapped home to restore United's lead, before scoring a third after Harry Maguire's own goal had made it 2-2.
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It was the 37-year-old's second hat-trick for United and his first since his return to the club. Ronaldo's goals also saw him become the most prolific men's goalscorer.
Read what Richards Keys had to say on the record here.
United find unexpected Bruno Fernandes replacement
In the absence of one Portuguese superstar, the headlines were only ever going to fall the way of one man for United's opening goal, in Cristiano Ronaldo. But Fred was undoubtedly the unsung hero in the build-up to the brilliant strike.
Ronaldo's rocket of a finish was the showstopping moment but he had space to exploit thanks to Fred attracting the attention of Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield and then using his heel to flick a deft pass into the path of his centre forward, taking his opposition midfielder out of the game in the process. Prior to kick-off, United were dealt a blow through Fernandes' absence.
Read more Fred analysis from our senior writer Tyrone Marshall.
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