Ferguson hopes Rooney will hit goal trail soon
NOT THIS TIME: Wayne Rooney on the attackSir Alex Ferguson welcomed Dimitar Berbatov's third hat-trick of the season and now hopes Wayne Rooney can enjoy a touch of luck in front of goal.
Berbatov bagged another three goals in Manchester United's 5-0 win over Birmingham at Old Trafford.
The Bulgarian opened his account in the second minute, added another before half-time and then tapped home a Ryan Giggs cross to become the first United player to score three hat-tricks in a season since Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The treble took Berbatov's goals tally for the season to 18, all but one of which have come in the Premier League.
That number is 15 more than Rooney, who is performing manfully, yet rarely looks like finding the target.
"We hope the goals are going to come for Wayne," said Ferguson.
"He is working his socks off.
"He produced some great football today and his control from Edwin van der Sar's kick for the fourth goal was fantastic."
It was Berbatov who took the plaudits from a victory that consolidated United's status as league leaders and extended their unbeaten run this season to 22 matches ahead of Tuesday's trip to Blackpool.
"It was a marvellous performance from Dimitar," said Ferguson.
"He could have scored more. We were a bit wasteful with our finishing at times but you can't complain at the performance."
Veteran Ryan Giggs drilled home just before the interval to confirm his well-being after agreeing to stay at Old Trafford for a further season.
And, after a series of failed attempts, Nani wrapped up the scoring midway through the second period.
"It certainly helps the goal difference, there is no question about that," said Ferguson.
"We have some tough games ahead but hopefull! y the pl ayers can grasp the nettle.
"We have some experience. We have the squad. Hopefully we can manage all the games we have ahead."
The only downside was an injury to Michael Carrick that Ferguson described as "sore".
And the United boss also confirmed he will check on the state of Rio Ferdinand's groin injury on Monday before deciding whether to risk the England skipper at Bloomfield Road.
What do you think? Have your say.
Berbatov bagged another three goals in Manchester United's 5-0 win over Birmingham at Old Trafford.
The Bulgarian opened his account in the second minute, added another before half-time and then tapped home a Ryan Giggs cross to become the first United player to score three hat-tricks in a season since Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The treble took Berbatov's goals tally for the season to 18, all but one of which have come in the Premier League.
That number is 15 more than Rooney, who is performing manfully, yet rarely looks like finding the target.
"We hope the goals are going to come for Wayne," said Ferguson.
"He is working his socks off.
"He produced some great football today and his control from Edwin van der Sar's kick for the fourth goal was fantastic."
It was Berbatov who took the plaudits from a victory that consolidated United's status as league leaders and extended their unbeaten run this season to 22 matches ahead of Tuesday's trip to Blackpool.
"It was a marvellous performance from Dimitar," said Ferguson.
"He could have scored more. We were a bit wasteful with our finishing at times but you can't complain at the performance."
Veteran Ryan Giggs drilled home just before the interval to confirm his well-being after agreeing to stay at Old Trafford for a further season.
And, after a series of failed attempts, Nani wrapped up the scoring midway through the second period.
"It certainly helps the goal difference, there is no question about that," said Ferguson.
"We have some tough games ahead but hopefull! y the pl ayers can grasp the nettle.
"We have some experience. We have the squad. Hopefully we can manage all the games we have ahead."
The only downside was an injury to Michael Carrick that Ferguson described as "sore".
And the United boss also confirmed he will check on the state of Rio Ferdinand's groin injury on Monday before deciding whether to risk the England skipper at Bloomfield Road.
What do you think? Have your say.
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