Manchester United striker Michael Owen has acknowledged not all Liverpool fans will be pleased to see him playing for their bitterest rivals, but the ex-Newcastle United and Real Madrid forward suggested he would never forget his time at Anfield.
Owen made the controversial move at the beginning of July, becoming one of a select few to have played for both United and Liverpool, and the striker admits he was aware it would upset a few people.
Owen told Sport Magazine: “Well the fact it was Manchester United made it an easier decision because, as a club, they’re hard to turn down.”
“But yeah, I understand the issues there.”
“Liverpool was a huge part of my life and I’ll never forget that, so it was tricky in that sense and people are always going to get upset.”
He added: “But I’ve had good luck messages from a lot of Liverpool fans, which is nice.”
“They’ve mainly said they hope I do well, but just make sure I don’t do well against them!”