Since the game was not going lucky for United, Dimitar Berbatov come on as a substitute at the half time. In the very end of the match, in the 88th minute Berba scored the only goal in Bolton‘s net, and that was enough to win the game. United to the title!
Another win in Dimitar Berbatov‘s career – the bulgarian was named Barclays Premier League Player of the Month. In January, Berbatov scored five crushing goals, including his trird hat-trick.
This is the second time Dimitar Berbatov won this Barclays‘ trophy.
At the same time, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has named Manager of the Month, probably for his 13 out of 15 earned points, and after a few twisted (later won) games.
Dimitar Berbatov saved Manchester United from a shameless loss against Blackpool. After the first half the “Red Devils” were one goal behind, showing an awful performance, and absolutely no idea in the midfield. Then came the 2nd half, and the Bulgarian striker scored two goals from his only two chances. So clinical! Supported by another goal from Chicharito, and by the great assistance play of Giggs, the team of Manchester managed to win the game 1-3.
Dimitar Berbatov scored another hat-trick this season! This time the sufferer was the team of Birmingham. The bulgarian N9 showed great performance in both offensive and defensive plan, and was involved in 4 of United’s 5 goals: he himself scored three, and then stole the ball and started the attack for another one.
Manchester United 5 – 0 Birmingham
2′ [1 - 0] D. Berbatov
31′ [2 - 0] D. Berbatov
45′ [3 - 0] R. Giggs
53′ [4 - 0] D. Berbatov
76′ [5 - 0] Nani
After this, Dimitar Berbatov became the 3rd player in Premier League history to score 3 hat-tricks in one season. Before him only Shearer and Van Nistelrooy had done this.