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Berbatov back for United's 'league deciders'

Dimitar Berbatov has scored some key goals for Manchester United © Getty Images

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Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Dimitar Berbatov is fit to return on Sunday, the first game of what the Manchester United boss has described as title deciders against Arsenal and Chelsea.

Bulgarian forward Berbatov is United's top scorer this season, but has been sidelined for a couple of weeks with a groin strain. He has trained all week without any trouble and Ferguson is ready to throw him back into the squad to face the Gunners.

"Berbatov is fit again, he has trained all week," Ferguson said at his press conference on Friday. "He has a slight groin strain and missed the last two games but is available."

Darren Fletcher came through an outing for United's reserves on Thursday, but is likely to be held back for the midweek clash with Schalke rather than the game against Arsenal.

"Darren Fletcher played 45 minutes, he has come through it fine and so there is progress and possibly I will include him in Wednesday's game," Ferguson said. "I will maybe get 45 minutes out of him. He is back and put the weight back on and has been working hard in the gymnasium. It is a big addition to the squad at this time of year, as we have missed him. There is a bit of freshness in the club, it gives you an extra boost."

United hold a six-point lead over Chelsea in the Premier League title race and the Scot feels the next two games, when his side will face Arsenal and the Blues, are likely to be pivotal.

"We are in a good position," he said. "I think two months ago people were looking at these two games, Arsenal and Chelsea, as league deciders and they probably are now.

"We are going into the game in good form. I can make changes on Sunday and Wednesday also, with the strong squad we have got. We don't do a lot of training right now, it is about recovery and getting the energy back into them."

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