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#7 Dimitar Berbatov vs Blackburn (2010-11)
After featuring 3 individual efforts, we have now picked a vintage counter-attacking team goal from Manchester United which involved Patrice Evra, Dimitar Berbatov, Nani, and the eventual finish from the Bulgarian striker.
The highlight about this goal was the fact that Berbatov was defending a Blackburn attack in his own box and only seconds later, he played a sumptuous cross-field ball to Nani and then arrived in the opposing box to put the finishing touches.
This was Berbatov’s third goal in the game and he did not stop there. Berba went on to become the only fourth player in Premier League history after Andy Cole, Alan Shearer and Jermain Defoe to score 5 goals in a game. Berbatov's brilliance saw Man United win the game 7-1.
#6 Henrikh Mkhitaryan vs Sunderland (2016-17)
A moment of individual brilliance from Henrikh Mkhitaryan ruined David Moyes’ return to Old Trafford as the Sunderland manager. However, such was Mkhitaryan's goal that even Moyes would have stood up and applauded the Armenian's ‘Scorpion Kick’ goal.
Mkhitaryan's goal came in the 87th minute with United already in a commanding 2-0 lead courtesy goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Daley Blind. For the third goal, Zlatan received the ball on right wing and sent a beautiful cross deep in the penalty box.
By the time the ball reached Mkhitaryan, he had already overrun it and the Armenian had little time to think about his next move. He flicked his right foot in hope and the ball went in as he scored one of the best goals Old Trafford has ever witnessed.
Although Fabio Borini scored a late consolation goal for the visitors, Man United comfortably won the game 3-1 in the end.
FUN FACT – Had that goal been scored this season, VAR would have ruled it out for offside.
#5 Dimitar Berbatov vs Liverpool (2009-10)
The Bulgarian magician finds another mention in this list with a memorable hat-trick against United’s arch nemesis, Liverpool.
The goal we have picked is Dimitar Berbatov's second from his famous hat-trick where he received Nani’s cross from the right wing, controlled nonchalantly on his right knee, and pulled off a phenomenal bicycle kick to finish.
Berbatov’s technical abilities were second to none and when he was in the mood, he scored and assisted spectacular goals for fun. This goal against Liverpool made him an instant cult hero among the United faithful.
After this incredible goal on the hour mark, Steven Gerrard leveled the game at 2-2 in the 70th minute. Berbatov then went on to score the winning goal and helped United to win the game 3-2.
The reason why this hat-trick was special because Berbatov became the first Manchester United player in 64 years to score a hat-trick against Liverpool. We have not seen any hat-trick scored in a United vs Liverpool fixture since that day (10 years and counting).
At the time, Man United went 3rd in the table, only 4 points behind the league leaders while Liverpool were languishing at the 16th position. The Red Devils eventually went on to win the League title with 80 points whereas Liverpool finished 6th with 58 points to their name.
