Michael Owen was over the moon to break his United duck
after firing the Reds' fourth goal in the 5-0 hammering of Wigan
Athletic on Saturday.
The 29-year-old striker came off the bench on 71 minutes and, after
being put through by Nani, produced a vintage finish in front of
United's 5000-strong travelling support five minutes from
time.
Having failed to put away a handful of chances on his previous two
appearances against Birmingham and Burnley, Owen was relieved to
finally get off the mark.
"I probably scored the hardest chance I've had!" he joked during an
exclusive interview with MUTV. "I had two chances
at Burnley and one against Birmingham, but this was the fourth real
opportunity I've had.
"I don't think I missed a chance in pre-season, but I've missed a
couple since the season started and as ever everyone is quick to
write you off. It was as if I hadn't scored for a couple of years!
That's something I've had to deal with for ten odd years now and I
don't think that will change until I hang up my boots.
"It was certainly a great feeling to score. I'd got a few in
pre-season but there's nothing quite like doing it in a competitive
game."
With his first goal now under his belt, Owen is confident more will
follow.
"I'd be disappointed if people didn't think I could go on from
here," he insists. "I obviously believe I can as I have done
throughout my career and I certainly expect to score more goals in
the red shirt."