From the vault: 8 years ago today Ronaldo scores his one and only hat-trick for Man United

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How Manchester United could do with this guy to inject a bit of excitement into Louis van Gaal’s snoozy football when they take on Newcastle United this evening.

Despite racking up 84 goals in United’s colours, Cristiano Ronaldo only managed one hat-trick which, coincidentally came against Newcastle 8 years ago to the day. On that occasion, Ronaldo’s hat-trick lead to a 6-0 thumping of the Magpies.

Watch Ronaldo’s hat-trick below.