Player Ratings: Manchester United 3-2 Norwich City – Ronaldo does the business with 60th career hat-trick

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A big win for Manchester United which keeps us in the hunt for a place in the top four.

With Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal both losing today, the Red Devils took advantage by beating Norwich City 3-2 at Old Trafford thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick.

The race for top four is now wide open but next up for United is a trip to Anfield.

While I would be pleased with a point against Liverpool, we really should be aiming to dent their Premier League chances with a shock win. I have seen stranger things happen in football.

Here’s how we rated each of the players on their performance against the Canaries.

David de Gea – 7

My jaw dropped when he came off his line to stop Pukki in the opening minutes. It was a brilliant save, but not one you see him making very often because he tends to stick to his line.

Diogo Dalot – 5

Ineffective but made some key blocks in the second half.

Harry Maguire – 5

Dragged out of position for Norwich City’s goal before the break.

Victor Lindelof – 5

Made an important interception in the first-half but played Pukki onside for a goal.

Alex Telles – 3

Took the corner for Ronaldo’s second goal but his defending, or lack of, costs us.

Paul Pogba – 4

Plays like a lazy driver who wants to use cruise control 24/7. Booed by the Stretford End when he was substituted.

Bruno Fernandes – 3

Took lots of risks. Nothing came off. Bruno was terrible again.

Jesse Lingard – 5

Rusty. Careless with his passing.

Anthony Elanga – 6

Brilliant assist for Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo – 10

Another hat-trick to win us the game. The 60th of Ronaldo’s incredible career.

Jadon Sancho – 5

Got involved but not effective enough.

Subs

Marcus Rashford – 5

Did nothing to note.

Juan Mata – 6

Made a difference after coming on.

Nemanja Matic – 6

Brought some flow to United’s attacking play.