Unbeaten Bulgaria came from behind to defeat Montenegro 4-1 in a World Cup Group Eight qualifier and keep alive their hopes of reaching next year's finals in South Africa.

A first international goal by veteran Radostin Kishishev and second-half strikes from Dimitar Telkiyski, Dimitar Berbatov and Valeri Domovchiyski cancelled out Stevan Jovetic's early goal for Montenegro.

With four rounds of matches to play before the end of European Zone qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, Bulgaria no longer have their fate in their own hands. If the eastern Europeans wish to reach next year's global showpiece, they must hope their rivals slip up while accruing maximum points themselves. That looks nothing short of a minor miracle, yet anything is possible when you can call on a player like Dimitar Berbatov, a striker with the ability to score a goal out of nothing and the coolest of heads in high-pressure situations.

Normal service was resumed by the Red Devils who were back to winning ways thanks to goals by Rooney, Berbatov and a first for Owen.

Manchester United travelled to Wigan Athletic hoping to bounce back from their midweek shock defeat to Burnley and put their season back on track.

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Left in complete awe of his teammate's ability, Berbatov believes that Rooney, who since the departure of Ronaldo has adopted a new and preferred central role in United's set up, stands to become the best player in Europe.

Not wanting to take anything away from what Ronaldo did for United before his record breaking £80 million transfer to Real Madrid this summer, Berbatov told the Sun: “Ronaldo was a fantastic player for us and I’m sure he will be very good for Real Madrid. But for me our biggest talent is and always was � even last season � Wayne Rooney.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Dimitar Berbatov and is confident the striker will soon shine for the Premier League champions.

Berbatov came in for criticism last season after he netted 14 goals following his £30million switch from Tottenham Hotspur.