Dimitar Berbatov was made a promise by Sir Alex Ferguson when he joined Manchester United, but a crucial Liverpool fixture at Anfield meant the Scot quickly went back on his word
Sir Alex Ferguson used a clash with Liverpool as an excuse to break his promise of a week-long break to Dimitar Berbatov after the striker joined Manchester United. The cool-headed Bulgarian made a £30.75million move to Old Trafford on transfer deadline day in 2008. He was seen as a vital addition in United’s pursuit of a third successive Premier League title, which would have put them level with historic rivals Liverpool’s tally of 18.
’ As soon as I signed, it was: 'Okay, get ready. Next game is Liverpool.' In my head, I’m like: 'Where’s my one-week break?!' 'But that was all fine. As the game got closer, I could feel the excitement, the nerves, the tension. You start to get more and more knowledge about the rivalry and the history between the two clubs. 'The expectation of winning the game, of performing, it’s important.
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