United derby hero Michael Owen backs Man City to mount rival title challenge

21 September 2009 17:49
Michael Owen is in no doubt Manchester City will be among the leading lights in the Barclays Premier League this season. The goal, his first for his new club on their historic home ground, ended a tumultuous afternoon, the after-effects of which could rumble on all week, with both Manchester United and Craig Bellamy in the dock over a pitch invasion, coin throwing incident and confrontation with a fan. But when the dust finally settles, there will be a general acceptance that City went toe-to-toe with their illustrious neighbours and were within seconds of claiming a morale-boosting draw.

Source: Daily_Mail