Houllier backs “unlucky” Owen to fire again

GERARD HOULLIER has insisted Michael Owen has just been “unlucky and unfortunate” during his recent barren spell in front of goal.

Owen, despite a willing and battling display, fired blanks again last night when Birmingham stole an injury-time point at Anfield the first time in over 30 years Liverpool have drawn 2-2 in three successive league games.

More worryingly for Houllier, the City comeback marked the second consecutive game in which Liverpool have conceded two goals.