Owen strikes late to sink City

Sun, 20 Sep 18:16:24 2009

Michael Owen struck in the sixth minute of stoppage-time to give Manchester United a 4-3 victory in a staggering derby-day extravaganza at Old Trafford.

United went ahead through efforts from Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher but City levelled twice through Gareth Barry and Craig Bellamy before Fletcher headed United ahead again.

City thought they had grabbed a point when Craig Bellamy steered home their third leveller in the final minute. But up popped Owen, just as he said he would, with virtually the final kick to leave the Blues on their knees.

United had taken the lead after just two minutes. Ryan Giggs' quick throw-in found Patrice Evra and the French defender cut the ball back to Rooney who escaped the attention of two defenders before finishing coolly.

City levelled following a horrendous error from Ben Foster, who misjudged a hopeful ball forward from Joleon Lescott before being tackled by Carlos Tevez.

The Argentinian then picked out Barry, who slotted the ball past Nemanja Vidic on the line to register his first goal for the club.

United started the second half on the front foot and were rewarded four minutes after the break when Fletcher headed home a Ryan Giggs cross. However, Bellamy equalised three minutes later when he cut inside John O'Shea and fired home a sensational 20-yarder that left Foster with no chance.

Fletcher then headed United ahead once again from a Giggs free-kick, only for Bellamy to level again in the final minute of normal time following another catastrophic defensive slip-up from United.

This time it was Rio Ferdinand who was the guilty party, the England defender lazily scooping a pass straight to Barry, who released Bellamy to race 50 yards before expertly beating Foster at his near post.

The goal looked to have earned City a point, but with visiting manager Mark Hughes screaming for the final whistle, Owen latched onto a through-ball from the irrepressible Giggs before stabbing home the winner.

 

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  1. Owen haters, you're making yourselves look stupid­ and small.

    From Laura K, on Mon 21 Sep 9:53AM

  2. Get a life Hughes you are becoming the biggest whinger­ after Wenger. Accept defeat graciously

    From DAVID, on Mon 21 Sep 8:27AM

  3. Owen to stick one at the C**K­ END!!!..HALLELUJAH!!!..LOL!!!

    From that Self Pity City,are a Filthy Bin Dippers...., on Mon 21 Sep 7:04AM

  4. MOTD added the time n only 1second extra was played so­ stop fukin complainin!!!!!!!!
    fukin retards win a few­ matches n u think ur takin da prem lge lol
    ur all­ whores the lot of youz sold to the highest bidder n now­ out of no wer u start lovin arabs
    NEWS FLASH man utd­ still the richest club n club with most fans all u got­ is a rich owner lol

    From rdevil17, on Mon 21 Sep 3:09AM

  5. And how much did Owen cost ManUnited? Give him some­ more games and he can be back to his deadly best. Maybe­ an England place is still awaiting.

    From cokrowinoto, on Mon 21 Sep 2:50AM

  6. THIS THE MICHAEL OWEN WE KNOW! IT WOULD BE FOOLISH TO­­ WRITE HIM OFF. HE IS AT HIS BEST!

    From anthonyak88, on Sun 20 Sep 11:59PM

  7. Michael Owen, worth his weight in gold. A professional­ hitman. Hope the idiots from the "other" team­ will now shut up!!

    From Kingsley, on Sun 20 Sep 8:58PM

  8. Owen has already paid his dues.

    From Half A Brain, on Sun 20 Sep 8:24PM

  9. getting a player (Owen) for free scores a last miniut­ goal against a team spended 100 million on strikers­ plus i dont care that 2 of them wasnt playing

    From a911man911, on Sun 20 Sep 8:22PM

  10. Owen scores for Utd now JUDAS!!! is complete he scores­ for Man ure and 20 pieces of silver JUDAS!!!!!!!!!!!

    From john g, on Sun 20 Sep 7:20PM

  11. just got it why manure are in debt...because they play ­ so much on bribing refs and officials...great­ work..fergie the c$@p...

    From myheartny12, on Sun 20 Sep 6:53PM

  12. just got it why manure are in debt...because they play ­ so much on bribing refs and officials...great­ work..fergie the c$@p...

    From myheartny12, on Sun 20 Sep 6:46PM

  13. just got it why manure are in debt...because they play ­ so much on bribing refs and officials...great­ work..fergie the c$@p...

    From myheartny12, on Sun 20 Sep 6:45PM

  14. well the c$@py refs helping manure.....tey r pathetic

    From myheartny12, on Sun 20 Sep 6:43PM

  15. the time was added only because man ure were not­ winning,if they had been 3v2 up,the game would have­ ended 94mins and 10secs,ref cheat

    From DEREK, on Sun 20 Sep 6:39PM

  16. Re Owen; A snake never loses its venom!!!!!!!!!!!!

    From Viva Espana, on Sun 20 Sep 6:18PM

  17. all the millions spent and robbed by a £4.99 watch i­ love it pmsl

    From S Martypsnts, on Sun 20 Sep 6:02PM

  18. hahahaha united united united

    From SI G, on Sun 20 Sep 5:47PM

  19. You all should stop crying about that added time. By­ the way, the added time wasn't only given to United­ but to BOTH CLUBS. Also, Bellamy and his co-players­ celebrated their 3 goal soo long and thatmade the REF­ add a 2mins additional time.
    GROW UP and stop looking­ for excuses to give for your loss.
    Today is my­ Birthday and it felt good to see United win...What a­ Bday gift

    From Koolgoody, on Sun 20 Sep 5:05PM
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    1 min allowed for celebration not 6, at the end of the­ day Utd played better 2nd half but to score 3 at old­ trafford without a top side, really it should have been­ 3-3 end of.
    In Jan we will beef up the defence and when­ the main players are back we will easily beat Utd.­ Typical City - not any more.

    From Ezz, on Sun 20 Sep 4:41PM
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