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Man Utd legend Schmeichel tells Berbatov: Keeping smiling

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel believes Dimitar Berbatov's celebrations against Celtic prove he has finally been accepted by his new team-mates.

Berba was all smiles as he celebrated his double in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League romp at Old Trafford.

It was in stark contrast to how he reacted after scoring twice in United's 3-0 win at Aalborg last month when he hardly raised a smile.

Former keeper Schmeichel, 44, said: "Watching the game against Celtic you could see how far Berbatov has come in three weeks. It's absolutely amazing.

"When he scored in Aalborg he didn't celebrate. I don't know what he was doing. I was very disappointed about that.

"But when he scored both of his goals against Celtic he celebrated.

"For me that's a sign the team have taken him in - and he's accepted that invitation."

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