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Berbatov - I'm not Cantona

Berbatov: His own man
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Dimitar Berbatov says he is feeling the pressure of being compared to Man Utd legend Eric Cantona.

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Bulgarian forward focused on making his own mark

Dimitar Berbatov has admitted he is feeling the pressure of being compared to Manchester United legend Eric Cantona. The skilful Bulgarian's style is said to be similar to that of Cantona's, with the latter enjoying five eye-catching years at Old Trafford. Berbatov, however, has come in for criticism during the early stages of his United career, after netting just four Premier League goals in 17 appearances since joining from Tottenham for £30million. But the 27-year-old has called for the comparisons to end, as he looks to focus on making his own mark with the Red Devils. Berbatov said in The Sun: "It's not good to be compared to a legend, as it brings more pressure. "I have my own style, I play my own way. I want to be known for that, rather than the comparison to be made. "And there is no comparison. I have a long way to go."

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