“Michael Owen’s Tweet Sparks Backlash After Liverpool Clinch Premier League Glory”
Michael Owen seems oblivious to the true consequences of being shunned by Liverpool fans.
The 2001 Ballon d’Or winner has once again found himself under fire from the Anfield faithful, this time due to a post he shared celebrating Liverpool’s 20th English league title.
On Sunday afternoon, under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool triumphed with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tottenham, creating an atmosphere of jubilation.
Michael Owen Faces Backlash for Liverpool Title Tweet
Despite being a lifelong Liverpool fan, Owen’s decision to join the club’s fiercest rivals, Manchester United, in 2009 continues to haunt him.
At United, Sir Alex Ferguson gave him the iconic No. 7 shirt, previously worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, marking a major turning point in Owen’s relationship with Liverpool supporters.
When he signed for United, Owen’s reputation with Liverpool fans was permanently tarnished. His comments in 2011, after winning his only Premier League title, highlighted his place (or lack thereof) in Liverpool’s history. When asked how it felt to win the Premier League, he famously replied, “Yeah, well, as they say: if you can’t beat them, join them.”
Now, it seems Owen still doesn’t understand why he’s ostracized at Anfield, as he took to X to celebrate Liverpool’s latest title win.
He posted: “Incredible day at Anfield watching LFC be crowned Premier League Champions.” The photo accompanying the post showed him with Robbie Fowler, Curtis Jones, Steve McManaman, and Andrew Robertson — all players held in much higher regard by Liverpool fans than Owen. The comments section quickly made that clear. One user wrote, “You ain’t part of us, pal,” while another added, “F**** off to [Man] United.”
A third comment said, “Typical Owen, always on the wrong side of history. You wish you were loved like Fowler, don’t you, Michael? He’s a god in Liverpool, and you’re a rat!” A fourth user concluded, “Must be heartbreaking to see us equal your beloved Man U.”
Owen’s story serves as a reminder of the fierce rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United. Once Owen joined Old Trafford, his legacy at Liverpool was irreparably damaged, and his hopes of ever returning to Anfield were dashed. Nevertheless, he surprisingly remains an ambassador for the club.
