Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has vowed to pull out all the stops for Manchester United this season.
The Bulgaria international, who scored for his country in a World Cup qualifier against Montenegro on Saturday, has been under the microscope at Old Trafford ever since his £30.75million move from Tottenham in 2008.
Whilst some laud the forward's laid back approach and general contribution to United's cause, critics have pointed to the fact that Berbatov only managed to net nine Premier League goals in 31 top-flight appearances last season - a statistic even Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson feels is far from impressive.
Berbatov is adamant that he is acutely aware of the pressure being heaped on his shoulders, and that he is now ready to stand up and be counted as he attempts to lead Manchester United to an unprecedented four successive titles.
"I am ready to sweat blood for Manchester United," Berbatov told The News of the World.
"This is Manchester United and with that comes expectation. There is a winning mentality and at United success is expected season after season.
"I am aware I came with a big price tag and I am ready to prove this season just what I can do. We have a chance to make it four titles in a row and that means making history if we succeed.
"I would not say my playing style is laid back, it is just a different style.
"I like time on the ball and I like space. If I can get that, then I know I can free up players like Nani and Wayne Rooney, who do lots of running.
"I am ready to sweat blood for this club. I want to create and score goals and I know I can be part of a trophy-winning team this season.
"There is more to come from me. When you join a club like Manchester United it is a shock at first because you have never experienced pressure like that."
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