Houllier stands by Owen

GERARD HOULLIER claims he will keep Michael Owen in the front line as Liverpool bid to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.

There have been suggestions that the Liverpool boss plans to leave out Owen, who has not scored yet this season and has been substituted in all three senior games the club have played.

Owen picked up another hamstring injury during the World Cup and only completed one of England's five matches in the Far East.