Michael Owen has dig at Sky Sports reporter in awkward next Liverpool manager interview

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Owen was at Chester races on Saturday and was questioned by Sky Sports reporter Matt Chapman, who asked the former Liverpool forward about the club's managerial search.Chapman asked: "If you could pick a manager for Liverpool, who would you pick?" In response, Owen said: "It looks like Iraola might have a chance, doesn't it? Do you know him?"Chapman then stated he does not know Iraola, before Owen added: "I know him very well." Owen then made a dig at Chapman with his subsequent comment.

The former striker said: "I love the way you ask football questions, but you don't know anything about football."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageChapman, a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, then quipped back: "I know about survival in the Premier League, and that's all that matters." Owen then had the final say in the exchange by responding: "Liverpool are a bit more than that, I think, but anyway."Iraola remains the frontrunner to secure the Liverpool manager's position, with the Spanish coach believed to be regarded as the perfect fit for the role.The 43-year-old steered Bournemouth to sixth place in the Premier League, the loftiest finish in the club's history, which also secured Europa League qualification for the first time.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.

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