Berbatov blasts Man Utd inconsistency and expects ‘s**t’ result vs Bournemouth
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Dimitar Berbatov has vented his frustrations about Manchester United’s inconsistency this season with a foul-mouthed rant. The straight-talking former Bulgarian striker doubts whether Erik ten Hag’s side can build on Wednesday’s win against Chelsea when AFC Bournemouth visit Old Trafford this weekend.
United have won six of their last eight Premier League games and beat Chelsea 2-1 last time out, moving into sixth, just three points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
But the Red Devils have lost six of their opening 15 league outings and endured misery in other competitions.
Newcastle United earned vengeance for February’s Carabao Cup final by thumping the hosts 3-0 at Old Trafford in the fourth round.
And United are rock bottom of Group A in the Champions League after five games, winning just once despite scoring 12 goals, more than leaders Bayern Munich.
Berbatov has unleashed his annoyance over his former club’s struggles this term, stressing that Ten Hag needs to orchestrate more performances like the one against Chelsea.
“Inconsistency is always frustrating. It was the same when I was playing,” Berbatov told Betfair.
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“Sometimes we’d have great games followed by two or three s**t games, and then again, you’d show what you can do. Of course, back in the day, those performances weren’t as regular as they are now.
“When I watch the games now, I get p****d off and angry. I understand because I’ve been there, and I know what can happen.
“It’s easier said than done, but Man United need to make sure they don’t wait until their backs are against the wall. You have moments like this where the press is on top of you, rumours are flying.
“And in the dressing room, you have to rally together and say, ‘Boys, we need to show them [the media] what we can do and that we’re behind the manager’.
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“Games like this against Chelsea happen when you show your energy, you press together, and you want to show everyone that you’re playing for each other. [But] it will probably happen again.
“The next game will probably be s**t again – we’ll wait and see. Man United need more performances like the one against Chelsea. They’re only three points behind Man City. Football is a crazy, crazy game.”
United are now level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur despite Ange Postecoglou’s dream start. Victory over Bournemouth tomorrow would confirm 21 points from their last possible 27.
But a home clash against Bayern and a trip to face Liverpool at Anfield follow next week, where that inconsistency could very easily be on show again.
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