Dimitar Berbatov’s road to redemption continued as his brilliant hat-trick gave Manchester United a fully deserved win against Liverpool at Old Trafford (download – 12mb). The Bulgarian scored either side of the interval – the second with a stunning overhead kick – to put Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in complete control against a subdued Liverpool. Lowly Liverpool were thrown a lifeline by United’s frailty in defence as Steven Gerrard scored twice in six minutes midway through the second half from the penalty spot and a 20-yard free-kick, both awarded for fouls on Fernando Torres, to put the Merseysiders in sight of an unlikely point. Berbatov was determined to have the final say, however, and he scored his and United’s third with a towering header six minutes from time to seal the victory.
