Michael Owen will be sidelined until Christmas with the
thigh injury he sustained in Manchester United's 2-0 win against
Otelul Galati.
The 31-year-old suffered the problem during his side's 2-0 win
over the Romanian side on November 2, but it was not initially
thought to be serious.
United have confirmed otherwise, though, with a club spokesman
telling the club's website: "Michael has a thigh muscle injury and
will be out for six weeks or so."
As a result, Owen is unlikely to be available to manager Sir
Alex Ferguson until the Boxing Day clash with Wigan.
If that proves true, he will miss nine games in all
competitions, including the November 26 tie with former club
Newcastle.
Owen, who joined United in 2009, has scored 17 goals in 52
appearances for the club, often from the bench or in cup
competitions.
Wondering if fergie will offer him a new 1 year contract
extension?