Owen on the bench for Reds

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier sprung a surprise by leaving Michael Owen on the bench for the Anfield club’s opening Champions League Group B clash.

Owen on the bench for Reds
Tue, 17 Sep, 2002 - 20:17

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier sprung a surprise by leaving Michael Owen on the bench for the Anfield club’s opening Champions League Group B clash.

Owen was rested on Saturday at Bolton, seemingly with the intent of playing him against the Spanish champions.

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