Michael Owen says that Liverpool 'is in his blood' but has defended his decision to sign for Manchester United because 'you only get one shot at it'.
The striker angered many Liverpool fans by joining United after being relegated with Newcastle in 2009, but Owen, now 33 and working for BT Sport as a pundit, says it was either United or Everton and Liverpool fans were going to be upset either way.
"If I hadn't have signed for Man United, the other option at that time was Everton and I don't think a lot of Liverpool fans would have been happy if I had gone there either." he said.
"Anyone with any nous or normality about them realises that you only get one shot at it. You have got to do what's best for your career and to play at the highest level.
"I played for Liverpool from the tender age of 11 with Stevie Gerrard. Liverpool is in my blood and I want to see them do well. I've been back to Anfield a couple of times already this season and the reception I've had has been great."
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