Berbatov With Boot in Sights

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov will be determined to finish the season as the highest scorer in the Premier League.

Berbatov has been forced to sit out much of the recent past as the relationship between Javier Hernandez and Wayne Rooney has blossomed to epic proportions. However, the big front man is still the highest scorer in the Premier League for the club this year.

Berbatov will more than likely be given a starting role for the much against Blackpool which will allow Wayne Rooney to continue the role he has been playing in the side, just in behind the other striker. Berbatov’s inclusion is a good idea on the part of Sir Alex Ferguson for a number of reasons.

Firstly, Berbatov will have a deep determination to score because he will want the Premier League golden boot award. This means he will be actively hunting for a goal throughout the match when many have said he does have a habit of turning off in the middle of a game.

Secondly, Berbatov’s inclusion will see him playing right at the top of the team. This is something Hernandez has been doing which has allowed Rooney to be so influential on the ball in different football matches. This will not change which means Rooney’s form is not going to be damaged by playing with a different strike partner.

Thirdly, Berbatov will be feeling annoyed and if he wants to stay at the club, he will want to show everyone that he is the main man domestically and in the Champions League. This is the sort of thing he did frequently at Tottenham Hotspur when he was initially in and out of the side.

Having Berbatov in attack also means United can hit the football long in the game. He gives them a much bigger aerial threat and will allow the defence to thump the ball forwards to relieve any pressure that Blackpool are able to build. One of the best things about Berbatov’s game is that he is so good at holding the ball up and bringing others into play.

Berbatov is one of the sure fire bets to get a goal in this game.