Berbatov: United feared in Europe

Dimitar Berbatov insists the rest of Europe will be fearing Manchester United when the draw for the group stage of the Champions League takes place in Monaco today.

United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are all guaranteed positions among the eight top seeds – meaning they will avoid current European champions Barcelona but could face Cristiano Ronaldo and his fellow galacticos at Real Madrid, who are one of the eight second-ranked clubs.

Berbatov told his club’s official website: “When you say the name Manchester United it inspires respect in a lot of people. Nobody will fancy playing us.”

Berbatov said the taste of defeat in Rome has intensified the United players’ desire to go one better this time.

“After what happened in last year’s final, I think we’re even more determined in Europe this time around,” he added.

“For me, losing in Rome was doubly frustrating because I wasn’t at the club when the team won in Moscow – I’ve never won the Champions League, so losing to Barcelona was very upsetting.”