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Ferguson backs Berbatov to come good

Sir Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defence of striker Dimitar Berbatov as Manchester United look to put their season back on track following their unexpected FA Cup exit.

Berbatov has struggled to justify the 30 million pounds transfer fee United paid Tottenham for the Bulgaria international's services in September.

He has scored just eight times in 27 league appearances while his miss, after coming on as a substitute, in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout defeat by Everton proved critical as United's quintuple dream bit the dust.

Ferguson's Premier League champions get a quick chance to return to winning ways when they entertain Portsmouth at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

In the build-up to that match, the United manager has defended Berbatov from accusations he is is not living up to his exorbitant transfer fee.

"I don't see any evidence of that," said Ferguson. "He has had his injuries but I thought he did well when he came on in the semi-final.

"He was disappointed to miss his penalty and he'll get criticism for that.

MANCHESTER, AFP

 

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