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Michael Owen on why Manchester United is different - 25th May 2011
The striker explains why the pressure is always on while playing for Manchester United as he reflects back on his career with four top clubs.
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Newcastle striker whose Old Trafford contract is set to expire this summer, is fighting for a place on the bench for Saturday's European showpiece.
Owen, who is set for talks with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson after the Champions League final, was relaxed about his future. "You never know what is round the corner," he said.
Manchester United star Michael Owen visits Rector Drew Primary School - 23rd May 2011
CHILDREN welcomed back Rector Drew Primary School’s most famous former pupil.
Manchester United star Michael Owen was the special guest at the Hawarden school’s fundraising fete at the weekend.
The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and England met starry-eyed fans and officially open the celebrations on Saturday.
Owen: This is the one - 23rd May 2011
Michael Owen praised United’s strength in depth after collecting his first Barclays Premier League winner’s medal at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Despite starring in the league with Liverpool in the late 90s, Owen never won the competition with the Merseysiders, nor with Newcastle during his spell at St James’ Park before his arrival in Manchester.
Owen may not have been central to United’s success this season but he did make 11 league appearances and score twice (including against Blackpool on the final day) as the Reds marched towards a record 19th title.
Fergie will sacrifice Owen for Welbeck's return - 22nd May 2011
MICHAEL OWEN could play his final game for Manchester United against Blackpool today – with Sir Alex Ferguson committed to Danny Welbeck next season.
The Old Trafford boss would have trouble finding a role for Owen next year, as he rewards striker Welbeck, 20, for an impressive loan spell at Sunderland, where he scored six league goals.
The Black Cats would like England Under-21 forward Welbeck to return – but Ferguson wants him in his squad and may sacrifice Owen, whose two-year contract has come to an end.
Owen reveals Final focus - 19th May 2011
Michael Owen says the players are determined to round the title-winning campaign off with a final day win over Blackpool on Sunday, but admits much of United's current focus is on the Champions League final.
Sir Alex’s men meet Barcelona at Wembley on Saturday week and Owen says all the players are relishing the challenge.
“These are exciting times,” he told MUTV at the Player of the Year awards.