So where he was once the catalyst that wrecked Tevez' Manchester United career, Dimitar Berbatov was soon unwittingly tossed on the scrap-heap despite finishing as the Premier League's top scorer with 20 goals the previous season. Despite moments of difficulty at the club, the Bulgarian record signing still helped himself to a hat-trick against Liverpool and an unprecedented five goals against Blackburn Rovers one afternoon. However, sentiment has never saved a player from Ferguson's chop in the past.
''We talked ten times, he told me there would be a place for me but I stayed on the bench. My time at Manchester United is running out. I no longer feel like a valuable part of this team. I think I did well in the few opportunities that I received. I am a little frustrated by the way this happened, I do not think I deserved it. It's obvious that I have to leave.'' - Dimitar Berbatov, May 2012.
Claiming that his former boss broke promises, Berbatov described how 'ashamed' he was at his omission from the Champions League final squad in 2011, despite finishing the season with the Premier League Golden Boot.
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