Free agent Michael Owen is being pursued by both Sunderland and Stoke City. Both Premier League clubs are trying to land his signature. While his best years are past him, he’s still the type of clinical striker who would be a good option to call off the bench to score a winning goal — that is, along as he can avoid more injuries.
Here are today’s Premier League news headlines:
- Sunderland express interest in signing Michael Owen — The Independent
- Santi Cazorla’s skill and vision could end Arsenal’s trophy drought — The Guardian
- Liverpool’s possession no match for Arsenal’s well-rehearsed lines says Michael Cox — The Guardian
- Dropping Shay Given and bringing in Brad Guzan was the ‘right decision’ to make — Sky Sports
- Neil Taylor to miss rest of Swansea’s season after injury — The Guardian
- Ryan Bertrand signs new Chelsea contract — The Daily Mail
- England’s Roy Hodgson set to stick with old guard for new campaign — The Guardian
- Wembley could host Euro 2020 final — The Daily Mail
- Michael Essien repeatedly calls Jose Mourinho ‘daddy’ at Real Madrid unveiling — The Telegraph
- David de Gea dropped against Southampton following his error against Fulham — Sky Sports
- Manchester City’s Courtney Meppen-Walter held over crash deaths — BBC Sport
Here are today’s match highlights (US readers only):
Liverpool vs Arsenal
Video: Liverpool v Arsenal Premier League Highlights 09/02/12
Southampton vs Manchester United
Video: Southampton v Manchester United Premier League Highlights 09/02/12
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa
Video: Newcastle v Aston Villa Premier League Highlights 09/02/12
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