The recent centre-stage at Old Trafford has been reserved
for the record breaking rearguard (Edwin van der Sar et al), the
cultured veterans (Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes), and the burgeoning
playmaking talents of Michael Carrick.
However, the contributions of supporting cast-member Dimitar
Berbatov is still something to be admired as he has netted on 12
occasions in all competitions as well as creating a
notable amount of assists.
The last of the silky Bulgarian's goals arrived during the
impressive 3-0 win over visiting Fulham on Wednesday evening, but
during the aftermath of the match, the nonchalent forward warned
his Manchester United team-mates of complacency, and believes they
will have to stay sharp to maintain their lofty league
position.
"This win was very important to us, that’s what the boss told us
before the game," he told MUTV. "We maybe should have
scored two or three more but in the end everybody was happy.
"We are pleased that we won and are now five points clear, but we
have many games to play and it’s not the end of the title
race."
Paul Scholes scored a well-struck volley against the Cottagers, and
Berbatov had high praise for the retired England
international.
"I don’t think there is anybody else in the world like Paul
Scholes. He is the only person who can shoot with that
accuracy.
"His passing and the way he changes games is brilliant. Every
manager would be happy to have him but it’s our luck that he plays
for us," he concluded.
The win over Fulham ensured that United moved five points clear
over second-placed Liverpool.