The Bulgaria international picked up a knee injury during the defeat to Liverpool at Anfield last weekend but has been passed fit for one of the early season's key Premier League fixtures.The news will doubtless buoy Ferguson and the rest of the United squad who are under considerable pressure to secure a result at Stamford Bridge after a stumbling start to their Premier League season. Defeat for United will hand Chelsea a staggering nine-point advantage over their rivals, albeit having played a game more.
Berbatov, United's record summer signing, missed the Champions League 0-0 draw against Villarreal at Old Trafford but along with Cristiano Ronaldo, who came on as a substitute in midweek, gives Ferguson a wealth of attacking options.
Nevertheless, Ferguson faces a headache in defence with Nemanja Vidic suspended. Jonny Evans filled in against Villarreal and it remains to be seen if Ferguson opts to hand the Northern Irishman a second consecutive start.
Having commanded a transfer fee of £30.75 million, Berbatov's performance against Liverpool went some way to justifying United's dogged pursuit of the forward and Ferguson is keen to have him available for Sunday's fixture against Chelsea.
"I think he (Berbatov) has a good chance and hopefully he is fit," Ferguson said.
Meanwhile, Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has picked up an ankle injury that will keep him on the sidelines for six to eight weeks.
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