Two goals from United’s Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov and
one from Wayne Rooney put Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in pole position
in Group E ahead of a return visit to Celtic in a fortnight.
Both Berbatov’s goals appeared to come from offside positions
but Strachan was
in no mood to complain after seeing his team soundly beaten.
Celtic manager Strachan, a former United player, said: ‘I would
not bet against
them winning this trophy again this season. They are better than
anybody we have played at any time in this competition.
'The first two goals were offside but I’m not going to sit here
and scream about them. ‘We were blown away at times and it’s one of
the best performances I have ever come across in European
football.’
Dimitar Berbatov scores his first goal in United's 3-0 win
at Old Trafford
Berbatov’s goals were his third and fourth in Europe for United
while Rooney now has nine goals in his last seven games for club
and country.
Strachan added: ‘Rooney is unplayable when he is like this. He
is a world class
player who just happens to be supported by 10 other international
class players.
'It will take some team to stop United this season.’
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted his team had got a
break in being awarded two goals from an offside position.
But he added: ‘Celtic were always on the back foot.’
Despite his goals, Berbatov admitted he must improve, saying:
‘You have to work
so hard here and that’s why I must give 100 per cent all of the
time.’
Realistically, it is going to be extremely difficult for United
to repeat. Alot of factors need to be come in place for that to
happen esp a lucky draw in the QFs, and this time round,Bayern
Munich, Juventus are looking strong.
As we go into the round of 8, it will then be able to gauge how
each team can perform lor.
