Gabriel Obertan's wonder strike for Manchester United's reserves against Liverpool

14 April 2010 14:36
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson may have his doubts over Dimitar Berbatov but one man catching his eye is Gabriel Obertan. [LNB]The France winger has not played for the first team since February but he might earn a recall soon after a super strike for the reserves in the win over rivals Liverpool at Altrincham.[LNB]Click here to watch Obertan's goal...Deadly: Gabriel Obertan[LNB]Obertan, who was signed from Bordeaux for £3million in the summer, picked up the ball on the edge of the area and showed sharp control before hammering it in the top corner.[LNB]The goal on the stroke of half-time sends the side, who are managed by United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, nine points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier Reserve League North. [LNB]Obertan told MUTV: 'It is good for the confidence to score some goals and good when the manager is watching the game.[LNB]'There are four matches left in the Premier League so it would be nice to be able to have a few minutes on the pitch.[LNB]'It's been a bit difficult the last couple of months but I've worked hard with the reserves and in training, and it is paying off.'[LNB] Liverpool reserve team boss John McMahon said: 'It was a little hard to take to come away from this game with nothing as I felt we were the better side.[LNB] 'Give credit to Obertan for the goal. It was some strike and a player of that quality can do that. That makes the difference in a game like this.'[LNB] Don't call me the new Cristiano Ronaldo: Manchester United's Gabriel Obertan rejects comparison despite skilful showFerguson hails French ace Obertan as United seal third summer signingMANCHESTER UNITED FC

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