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Pre - Manchester City Press Conference with Gerard Houllier at Melwood
Match Day radio show and commentary of Manchester City v Liverpool
Danny Murphy's corner from the left causes confusion in the City penalty area, and Michael Owen pounces to volley the Reds ahead from close range. It's his first goal from open play this season
Steven Gerrard's magnificent through ball sends Michael Owen racing clear of the City defence, and after holding off Jihai Sun, the Reds number 10 superbly curls the ball past Schmeichel for 2-0
Michael Owen completes a superb afternoon with his eighth career hat-trick for Liverpool. Again it comes from a superb ball from Steven Gerrard, and Owen turns Jihai inside out before crashing a shot into the far corner of the net
Michael Owen answered the critics in the best way possible at Maine Road to end a scoring drought, and fire a magnificent hat-trick past Peter Schmeichel. Owen was in sublime form and was the main difference between the teams