Michael Owen returns to Liverpool on Monday insisting that he will not feel guilty or embarrassed should he score against his former side. 假设

Owen said today: "I can already sense a hubbub around my return although, knowing Alan Shearer as I do, he will probably overshadow it by breaking Jackie Milburn's goalscoring record. 在重要性上超过

"It's bound to be a strange day because of my long association with Liverpool but I am sure that they will understand that I will be 100% committed to the other team.

"I remember a conversation with Jamie Carragher a while back when we saw a player looking downcast after scoring against his old club.

"I won't shy away or feel guilty or embarrassed, but nor will I be running over to the Liverpool bench and sticking two fingers up.

"Why should I? Rafael Benitez was very decent and straightforward when I left and, in August, he attempted to buy me back."

Owen will probably get a Les Ferdinand-type reception from the Liverpool fans - a tremendous welcome and then booed every time he touches the ball.

Big Les loved this - and I am sure Owen will be exactly the same.

Liverpool will have a special place in Owen's heart but he added: "I have no regrets about joining Newcastle. I love being back in the Premiership and, while we are still striving for consistency at United, the potential is enormous, once we have everyone back from injury.

"Obviously I am on a personal high after my Upton Park hat-trick. I have been pleased with my strike-rate but, as I say, I have never doubted my ability to score goals.

"I knew from my visits to St James' Park and from Mr Shearer that scoring goals for Newcastle would be a fantastic way ofmaking a living and it is."