Dimitar Berbatov backs Solskjaer’s rejuvenated Man Utd to beat Liverpool and take charge of Premier League title race

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Dimitar Berbatov backs Solskjaer’s rejuvenated Man Utd to beat Liverpool and take charge of Premier League title race

By Online News Publisher / January 17, 2021 / Comments Off on Dimitar Berbatov backs Solskjaer’s rejuvenated Man Utd to beat Liverpool and take charge of Premier League title race

THE last time Manchester United and Liverpool finished first and second in the Premier League, Dimitar Berbatov trudged off the pitch after a 4-1 home hammering by their rivals.

Berbatov had watched on in horror as Sir Alex Ferguson’s Red Devils were torn to shreds by Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Co in the 2008-09 season.

Liverpool smashed United 4-1 at Old Trafford in the 2008-09 seasonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Berbatov has recalled Man Utd's 4-1 mauling at the hands of Liverpool in 2009 — Berbatov has recalled Man Utd’s 4-1 mauling at the hands of Liverpool in 2009Credit: Getty – Contributor

These bitter rivals were battling it out for the title in similar circumstances to the way they meet at Anfield today, with United having a slight advantage.

But despite that heavy defeat at Old Trafford…

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