Dimitar Berbatov "I Am More Than Just a Goalscorer"

Berbatov has been criticised by United fans since his club-record £30.75 million move from Tottenham for his laid back approach and nonchelant demeanour on the pitch.

It did not help matters that the Bulgarian managed only 14 goals in all competitions last season, with a section of United supporters even booing the 28-year-old towards the end of the campaign.

Notoriously haughty Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov has shown his deferential side by admitting that he regards Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as an unquestioned authority.

"All the players have huge respect for him," he said. "You can be tying up your boots but when he begins to talk you just freeze and listen to him. His word is law to us."

The 28-year-old's high-and-mighty demeanour has not exactly endeared himself to the United fans, who will have perhaps been pleasantly surprised to hear him strike such a submissive tone when speaking of the gaffer.

However, Berbatov believes the criticism is unfair and that he contributes more than just goals.

He said: "I want people to remember me as a very good and skilful player. I don't want to be remembered as a top scorer.

"I have played with strikers with 100 goals who can't control the ball. It seems like a three metre pass when they are trying to control the ball with their feet."

Recent reports have suggested Berbatov might even be on his way out of Old Trafford. However, the player's agent, Emile Danchev, has said such claims are wide of the mark.

Danchev said: "Despite speculation that he may leave, I want to declare that Dimitar will play for Manchester United next season.

"He will stay and we hope he will win what he missed out on this year." The former Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham star went on to insist that lifting the Premier League trophy meant more to him than winning the Champions League would have.

"Yes, it was my number one aim," Berbatov was quoted as saying by Sky Sports. "Probably, I was much more pleased than my team-mates but it was my first title after all.

"I think it's understandable since Ryan Giggs told me he has eleven championship medals."

Chelsea Held Manchester United 1 - 1

English premiership giants Manchester United were held to a one all draw by Chelsea on Sunday at the Stamford Bridge. Salomon Kalou scored late and Chelsea salvaged a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, stretching the Blues' home unbeaten streak in the league to 85 games.

Ji-Sung Park put United ahead in the 18th minute after Chelsea keeper Petr Cech fumbled Dimitar Berbatov's shot. But Chelsea were building up a head of steam and it was no surprise when they drew level with 10 minutes left.

United lost keeper Edwin van der Sar to injury in the first half and Chelsea took control of a disjointed game.

Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka wasted great chances before substitute Kalou headed in with ten minutes left.

It stretched Chelsea's unbeaten sequence in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge to 85 games, but Sir Alex Ferguson will be frustrated that his side failed to build on a perfect start and lost their way as the game went on.

Chelsea will be delighted and relieved with a point - but they should have claimed all three after dominating the second half.

United opted to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, where he was joined by Carlos Tevez as Berbatov and Wayne Rooney were paired up front.

Chelsea were forced into a reshuffle of their own when Deco injured a thigh in the warm-up, although they were hardly weakened by the subsequent inclusion of Michael Ballack.

It also keeps Luiz Felipe Scolari's men six points ahead of United in the early stages of the title race.

"We played with great tempo in the first 20 minutes - the real shame was that we didn't go for the jugular at 1-0 up.'' Ferguson said.

"We had control of the match at that point but we eased off and allowed them to get to half-time.''

Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United

Liverpool Defeated Manchester United 2 -1 and ended their dream run of 5 successive wins over Liverpool in Premier League.

Ryan Babel's second-half strike ended Manchester United's run of five successive league wins over Liverpool. Liverpool came from a goal behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 in a dramatic Anfield encounter that could easily have been won by either side.

It also gave Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez his first victory over the Old Trafford men in 10 Premier League attempts. A first-half own goal from Wes Brown and a Ryan Babel winner close to the end were enough for Rafa Benitez to take three points off rival Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time.

United took the lead early on through Carlos Tevez. But Liverpool forced their way back into the match with a bizarre Wes Brown own goal, before dominating the second period - which saw Nemanja Vidic sent off. Then substitute Babel struck the winner.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez said: "It was good for the confidence of the players. At half-time we were talking about having confidence and determination going forwards and in the second half we were the best team. We showed quality and character to come back and the understanding of (Robbie) Keane and (Dirk) Kuyt was very good."

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said: "You don't expect that from Manchester United. When we have a bad day we usually still get something from the game. Overall, they were the better team today. Liverpool produced a performance of tackling, hassling and getting about us. You have to give them credit for that - but at the end of the day, we should cope."

Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson Warns Against Complacency

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Saturday warned his players that there will be no room for complacency in his squad this season. United won both the Premier League and Champions League last season but Ferguson now wants his squad to focus of the new campaign. And he warned that he will not be afraid to move players on if they are not showing the hunger he expects.

"If success has gone to anyone's head and they show signs they are ready to rest on their laurels, they will soon be on their way," he said. "Soon I will look into the eyes of my players to make sure they ave retained the hunger they need to succeed. Then we will look forward. "If I don't see the appetite and ambition, then the bus moves on without anyone who has lost the spark."