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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

The Newcastle United striker also says he would not mind if his big pal and skipper Alan Shearer steals all the headlines by breaking Jackie Milburn's record of 200 goals for the club on Boxing Day.

Wor Jackie Milburn, the dashing centre forward who became Newcastle United's swashbuckling spearhead

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 don't think either of us could understand that and, if I score, I will celebrate as joyfully as I did at West Ham.我们都不会同意

"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."