But the way they’re playing, anything is possible.” “I still think they’re a step behind and I still think it will be a struggle for them to win the title. “They’re second on goal difference, but are they as rounded a team as Liverpool or Man City? Listen, they’re right in the mix, no question about it. “I watched them the other day and there were no chances. “he question I have is when they’re in possession against teams like Wolves and trying to break them down.
“I still think they’re… I think they’re a brilliant counter-attacking team, against the bigger and better teams they are exceptional and can give anyone a problem. “I’m not sure they can win the title with him to be honest. The Daily Star quote Owen being asked on Premier League Productions if United could win the league without star man Bruno Fernandes after beating Aston Villa. Unlike Gary Neville, he's not breaking out the bubbly yet though after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men drew level with the defending champions on points (albeit with an inferior goal difference). Having won the Premier League title with Manchester United, former Kop Idol Michael Owen has a foot in both camps as it were to assess the Reds Devils' potential credentials against Jurgen Klopp's men. Liverpool's Steven Gerrard inspired 3-0 over West Ham a few weeks later saw them yet again rein in the defending champions, though United's two games in hand meant they were now firm favourites.Īnd so it turned out Ferguson's side would drop just two points in their final four league games as they clinched their 18th league title, equalling Liverpool's record.Ĭould this finally be the year that we see the two north west powerhouses battling it out at the top of the table once again?įormer Liverpool striker Michael Owen (Image: Getty)
The pair had been on the same amount of points a few weeks prior after the 'Andrey Arshavin' game, with the little Russian bagging four goals at Afield to seriously damage Liverpool's title credentials in a 4-4 draw. was the date for those of you trying to work it out, meaning United and Liverpool haven't been at the top of the table together for over 11 years. With old foes Liverpool and Manchester United now level on points at the Premier League summit, 90min have examined the last time that has happened.īut ignoring points at which the table was still in its infancy, the last time the two sides had exactly the same points, Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz topped the UK music chart with ' Number One', Wayne Rooney's hairline was all his own work and Federico Macheda was the heir (not hair) apparent at Old Trafford.
Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring against West Ham Personally, I don't think Kopites should be having sleepless nights over this one just yet.
It all sounds rather fanciful given that Klopp has always stated publicly that he intends to remain at Anfield until the end of his current contract in 2024. He will also get rid of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets who are nowhere near as good as in the past. Klopp will decide to sell some players, which include Samuel Umtiti, Martin Braithwaite, Junior Firpo as well as former Liverpool player Philippe Coutinho. Klopp has effectively completed his challenge at Liverpool as he has now won the Champions League and Premier League with the Reds.īy the end of this year, he may well have another league title under his belt which is why he may want to pursue a new challenge and join Barcelona in the summer.Īpart from looking for Messi’s stay, he wants a total revamp of the squad with control over the transfers. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on the touchline at Newcastleīarcelona presidential favourite Joan Laporta wants to bring in Jurgen Klopp to the hot-seat amid talk that he will be elected at the end of this month, according to a report.
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