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.
Yea, listen to Berba or you'll get kicked into the reserved!