Dimitar Berbatov: City aren't playing well enough to win Champions League

Dimitar Berbatov: City aren't playing well enough to win Champions League

Betfair Ambassador Dimitar Berbatov looks at the Champions League winner market, Carlo Ancelotti's links to Arsenal and and reveals which Spanish giant he dreamed of playing for- According lớn the soccer predict today page!

Manchester City are the favourites to win the Champions League but they wouldn't be my bet lớn lift the trophy next May. City ended their Group stage campaign by beating Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 this week but we shouldn't read too much into City's results so far, as they haven't played any opponents that are at their level.

Pep Guardiola is desperate to win the Champions League with City but other teams are playing better football. Liverpool haven't been at their best in the Champions League this term but they're performing brilliantly in the Premier League and, as the holders, know how to pace themselves for the knockout rounds.

Barcelona and Juventus are also strong contenders and you shouldn't write off Spurs. They have no reason lớn be fearful about who they get in Monday's knockout stage draw.

In Jose Mourinho, Spurs have a coach who's won trophies throughout his career, including the Champions League with Porto and Inter - two teams that few people would have fancied. So it doesn't matter who Spurs face. They have great quality and after reaching the final last year, should feel confident.

United must maintain performance level against energetic Everton

I was very happy after the Manchester derby because United fully deserved their victory over City. United's concentration levels and aggression in the tackle were fantastic and they played some superb combination soccer tips goals. It's great lớn see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's youngsters playing with confidence from defence lớn attack. I can tell they like their manager and want to win for him.

On Thursday, Mason Greenwood showed in the 4-0 win over AZ Alkmaar that he's a natural born goalscorer with a striker's instinct. Solskjaer should be praised for giving him the chance to shine.

The two massive victories against City and Spurs should buy Solskjaer time to work in peace and concentrate on developing his team. Of course, as soon as United lose the press will be saying he's under pressure again so United mustn't let their performance level drop when they host Everton on Sunday.

Everton aren't a small team but United should always beat them at Old Trafford. I love Duncan Ferguson, he was a brilliant player who excelled at bullying defenders, and he's given Everton a lift since taking over as caretaker manager. Last week, you could see his energy flowing through Everton when they beat Chelsea.

It won't be easy for United on Sunday but, if they play with as much desire as they have done in their past two league games, I can see them winning this one by a couple of goals.