Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has hit back at critics of his style of play.

The now retired Bulgarian was always a polarising figure among fans of the club, as some felt his style was too lazy compared to forwards Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney.

But Berbatov considers himself "an artist on the pitch" and had a profanity laden response to his critics.

"It is probably because I didn't play like Rooney or Tevez," Berbatov told Goal.com.

"I didn't like that because I can show you six or seven current world-class players who run less than me back then. When you label something like that, it sticks. Even if it isn't true.

"People can go f*** themselves. People don't understand and try to look smart.

"I would check my stats after every game and I was running 10-11km every game. It doesn't make any difference for me. I was more bothered how I move and make space."