I joined Newcastle after leaving Liverpool – one club is still in my heart

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Michael Owen is adamant his heart will always lie with Liverpool(Image: Colin Lane/Getty Images)

Michael Owen confessed that his heart remains with Liverpool, despite going on to play for their Premier League rivals Newcastle and Manchester United.

The former Ballon d'Or winner reflected on his career in the top flight and expressed regret over not leaving a more significant legacy in Merseyside.

As reigning Premier League champions Liverpool prepare to visit Newcastle on Monday evening, the encounter between the two sides has an added edge.



One ex-Premier League star who understands the complexities of club loyalty and fan dissatisfaction is Owen, who represented both teams at different stages of his career.

However, the former Red has claimed his heart will always remain with Liverpool - despite playing for Newcastle, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Stoke City.

He arrived as a club record £16m signing in 2005 but started just 58 Premier League games, scoring 26 goals, in four years before leaving for Manchester as a free agent.

In the current era, Isak boasts only the Carabao Cup amongst his honours, though he's assisted Newcastle in qualifying for Champions League football via their league standing - and his absence has been telling.

Isak helped fire Newcastle to their first major trophy in 70 years(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

However, Owen has previously refrained from criticising the young forward, instead urging people to consider how they would feel if the roles of club and player were reversed.

He's done his side of the bargain quite clearly by his statement.

"He feels like that's enough and that they've had previous chats which suggest that he's almost not free to leave but, you know, if certain things were done then he might be free to go, but it doesn't seem like Newcastle are playing that game."

He added: "This whole scenario is an interesting one because nine times out of 10 when a move comes about it's normally a club forcing a player and nobody's bothered, nobody says anything despite any kids that are in school or any families that have settled in an area or anything else like that.

The Swedish striker has been out in the cold(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

"Nobody cares really about a footballer.

It's just a sad situation when it's played out in the world's press and he's obviously not coming out well, let's say, from a reputation point of view."

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Liverpool visit St James' Park on Monday evening in the Premier League in a game that is sure to have some added spice.