Dimitar Berbatov predicts another hat trick against Liverpool

It might be a bold prediction, but Dimitar proved to be a hat-trick hero on no less than 4 occasions during his time at Old Trafford – so he certainly has previous. The most notable was, of course, in the 3-2 win over Liverpool which featured an incredible bicycle kick.

“This is something the fans always talk about,” he said. “It was a really great goal, but the most important goal for me was the next one that won the game. The goal that gave us the win was a simple header and this is what sometimes you need to do to get the points. As far as the bicycle kick goes, it was just instinct and improvisation because this is how I used to play my football.”

Since hanging up his boots Berbatov has been as busy as ever, even running his own foundation. Supporting and inspiring young people is Manchester United Foundation’s core objective, a passion shared by Dimitar and his own charity, making the reunion all the more meaningful.

“During my time at the club, the visits to see the kids in hospital at Christmas were always a highlight,” Dimitar recalled. “Sometimes, kids only need that small gesture of respect and saying: ‘How are you, are you okay?’ Something to encourage them and something to inspire them.