Dimitar Berbatov's Success Down To Hard Work

Dimitar Berbatov admits that he was disappointed with his performance last season and a summer of punishing training is finally paying off.

The Bulgarian striker has been the driving force for Manchester United in the opening matches of the season and scored his first hat-trick for the Reds against Liverpool on Sunday.

Berbatov arrived at the club in 2008 and has struggled to justify his £30 million price tag however he has turned his fortunes around with a tough fitness regime that has got him into shape.

Speaking to Sky Sports Berbatov said: "I was disappointed with myself that I could not please all the supporters.

"I've said before, the people of Manchester United are the judges and that is the way it should be. It's their team. I am a guest - a privileged guest.

"Now I feel like everything I imagine on the pitch will come true and that feels awesome.

"I have worked hard on my fitness. So hard. I'm not a weights guy, I'm sure you can see by my body. But I have been trying to even work on that.

"I ran six miles every day during the off season. I watched one World Cup match, went for a run, then watched another and went for another run. This was my routine."

"This crowd at Old Trafford. The way I feel right now. I'm not tired, I feel alive.

"I have always said I am so lucky to play here. For these people. For this manager. For this club. With these players."

After the opening five games of the 2010 season Manchester United are currently third in the table behind Chelsea and Arsenal.

And the Reds are in action again tonight as they face Scunthorpe in the third round of the Carling Cup.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw