Berbatov: Not playing is painful

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Dimitar Berbatov has admitted it hurts to be little more than a bit-part player in Manchester United's Premier League title quest - but is ready and willing to make an impact when required. The Bulgarian has made just ten league appearances so far this season, only half of which were starting spots.

He scored on the last occasion, against Stoke on 31 January, but was not even on the bench for the win over former club Tottenham Hotspur a week ago. It is not quite how Berbatov thought his career would pan out when he joined United from Spurs for a club record

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