Birthday Boy
Manchester United's record signing has already banged in 20
since August.
Five of those came in the space of four days as he followed
Saturday's hat-trick against Birmingham by netting twice in the
midweek 3-2 win over Blackpool.
And boss Alex Ferguson sees no reason why the £30.7million
hitman cannot continue his current hot streak.
Fergie said: "Dimitar is playing with great confidence at the
moment.
"When strikers are in that kind of form you hope it lasts a long
time. He could easily get to the 30 mark."
Berbatov's future has been the subject of speculation with 18
months on his current deal left. But Fergie dropped a strong hint
the striker will get sorted out - and suggested he could play on at
the top for a while yet.
Berbatov has never had tons of pace so Ferguson is not concerned
about him slowing down in the twilight of his career.
Fergie said: "He's under contract at the moment. Is he going to
stay? Yes, it's not an issue.
"You don't necessarily need to be quick to be a top striker.
"Teddy Sheringham had no pace, Ruud van Nistelrooy wasn't quick
but he was a really good goalscorer. It's what happens in the
penalty box."