Berbatov hat-trick buoys Manchester United
LONDON: Manchester United pulled up their socks on Sunday to defeat their arch-foes Liverpool by 3-2 in an English Premier League (EPL) soccer match, thanks mainly to a brilliant hat-trick by Dimitar Berbatov.
Manchester United's forward Dimitar Berbatov celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Liverpool. Courtesy: GETTY IMAGES
On the other side, Chelsea remained in a great goal-scoring form against Blackpool, cleaning up the new entrants by four goals to nil.
The Bulgarian striker showed his class as Manchester United remained boss for the first hour of the match scoring two goals. However, the deficit was overcome by two beautiful strikes by the Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, who levelled the scores. Manchester United always have the firepower for the final minutes of the game which they once again exhibited when Berbatov completed his hat-trick just six minutes from time to ensure victory for the Red Devils.
Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard reacts after scoring his first goal against Manchester United. Courtesy: AP
Chelsea remained unbeaten winning their fifth consecutive match of the current EPL season as Salomon Kalou, Florent Malouda (2) and Didier Drogba scored goals in the first half to ensure their victory.
Now Chelsea have 15 points from five games, four clear of Manchester United and Arsenal, who have 11 points each from five matches.
Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov celebrates after scoring his third goal against Liverpool. Courtesy: AP
Arsenal found it tough to defeat Sunderland and had to contend with a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Manchester City continued to show impressive display of soccer against Wigan Athletic beating them by two goals to nil to find themselves at fourth position with eight points. Carlo Tevez and Yaya Toure scored goals for Manchester City.
Tottenham Hotspur follow next after they defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers by three goals to one on Saturday.
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