After 75 minutes the score was tied and Ralph Rangnick’s team was on the verge of a new capitulation as it had a two goal lead. But then Ronaldo broke a foul 25 meters from the right post of Tim Crowley and that was 3-2 – and a second hat-trick from March 12 for the 37-year-old, who now has 15 goals in the Premier League this season. season. . Until his intervention, this contest was written as the last tradition by Rangnick’s band. Today’s issue was loose branding and misguided defense: both Kieran Dowell and Teemu Pukki benefited from the amateur execution of these basic principles. Norwich deserved the highest praise for their 2-0 deficit counterattack and the result looked bleak after the terrible 1-0 defeat by Everton, especially in the context of renewed protests against the ownership of the Glazer family. But Ronaldo’s top career is based on the narrator and, with Arsenal losing to Southampton, United are fifth and three points behind Tottenham, who also lost on Saturday. Ranknik offered an honest assessment. “We should have defended in a smarter way,” said the German. “If you want to defend properly, in this league you have to be physical. We must not allow them to cross our lines so easily. “This is what this team is not doing well enough – we are the only team in the league that is defending in this way.” A hostile atmosphere on the pitch sparked by anti-Glaser sentiment turned into an unpleasant moment when Paul Pogba’s departure inspired some fans to abuse him with a three-word chant – two of which were “Pogba” and “ap”. In the end, when the Frenchman approached the tunnel, they began to make fun of him, to which he rested his ear in response. “I can fully understand that the fans are frustrated and frustrated,” Rangnick said. “So do we. I do not think it makes sense to take on and target individuals or players. It is a collective responsibility – so I will always defend and protect my players.” Teemu Pukki scores the equalizer for Norwich against Manchester United. Photo: Paul Currie / Shutterstock United’s first game came in seven minutes when they opened to put pressure on a restart by Krul. He hit the ball to Ben Gibson who gave it to Dimitris Giannoulis. The left-back returned it, but Gibson pulled, Anthony Elanga stole it and when the youngster passed to Ronaldo, he returned home. Pick up their couple celebrating Ronaldo by jumping and turning with “siuuu” screams of happy fans greeting their Portuguese hero. United’s second came from a corner and was close to a replica of Ronaldo’s late winner against Tottenham, which came from the same brute force and aerial prowess shown here. Alex Telles flew into a corner and Ronaldo’s jump was familiar: a cartoonish display of strength and height as the unfortunate Gibson was bulldozed and Crowley beaten again. He gave United a cushion that would surely allow them to crash around, push their opponents out of position, score more goals and achieve a win that boosts their confidence. However, in the 52nd minute they were exposed twice. First, Pouki made a one-two with Giannoulis who punched in the defense of the hosts. The Finn popped over a cross and Dowel headed. A role reversal ensued: No. 10 passed over Victor Lindelof to Pooky, who stepped forward to pin the equalizer on David de Gea’s left crossbar. The Fiver: sign up and receive our daily football email. The question was what could follow from the protesters if the score remained or became worse for United. “We want Glazers out” and “you’re not fit to wear the shirt” were heard throughout the chorus. Ronaldo, however, had the last word. Tuesday’s trip to Liverpool follows. “If we play like we did today, it will be very difficult to get even one point out of this game,” Rangnik said.
