Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester United's Michael Owen out for six weeks
Manchester United striker Michael Owen is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines with a thigh injury, the Premier League champions have confirmed.[LNB]The 31-year-old suffered the problem during his side`s 2-0 Champions League win over Otelul Galati on November 2, but it was not initially thought to be serious.[LNB] Thigh high: Michael Owen will miss six weeks with an injury picked up in Europe[LNB] United have confirmed otherwise: 'Michael has a thigh muscle injury and will be out for six weeks or so,' a statement said.[LNB]As a result, Owen is unlikely to be available to manager Sir Alex Ferguson until the Boxing Day clash with Wigan.[LNB]If that proves true, he will miss nine games in all competitions, including the November 26 tie with former club Newcastle.[LNB]Owen, who joined United in 2009, has scored 17 goals in 52 appearances for the club, often from the bench or in cup competitions.[LNB] The men to fill Wayne's boots: Which striker can stake claim to replace Rooney?United striker Hernandez unfazed by the competition for places at Old TraffordIt's not racist in South America! Reds star Suarez adamant over Evra claimsYou're the No 1 that I want! De Gea's girlfriend lands role as leading lady in Grease[LNB]
