Manchester United’s Michael Owen sees similarities between himself and Javier Hernandez: EPL news
Manchester United striker Michael Owen has claimed that summer signing Javier Hernandez has a similar style of play to him, but he believes that the Mexican’s sharpness sets him apart from the rest of the United strikeforce.
Javier Hernandez’s summer move to Manchester United has turned out to be the signing of the season. The diminutive Mexican has set the Barclays Premier League ablaze in his short time in England. Hernandez is on track to become the leading goalscorer for the Red Devils this campaign, an amazing feat for a striker who is playing his debut season in the EPL.
Such is his impact, that manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been forced to leave the in-form http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dimitar-Berbatov-c11254 on the bench in recent weeks. The competition for a starting place has now increased to such a degree that striker Michael Owen can no longer expect to feature for the Red Devils on a regular basis.
Hernandez’s sharp movements and eye for goal have prompted many to make a direct comparison between the Mexican and a young Michael Owen. However, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international believes that Hernandez’s style of play is more similar to how he himself plays nowadays.
Speaking on the matter, Owen said, “I wouldn't say he is similar to how I was in the early stages of my career. But with injuries and the way I have adapted my game, he is probably quite similar to what I do now, apart from he is a bit sharper. He is 10 years younger of course, so maybe he is a better version of the current http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Owen-c25355.”
The former Newcastle player believes that Hernandez’s arrival has had a definite impact on the club’s setup, both on and off the pitch.
He added, “Javier has been the surprise package this year without a doubt. He is certainly sharp and is a cracking lad as well. That probably isn't that important to the people who just want to see him scoring goals but it is important for those who are around him and at the club in general."
Manchester United are currently leading the Barclays Premier League standings with 73 points. Closest rivals http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 are three points off the pace, but they could move ahead of the Red Devils if they manage to win the vital Premier League encounter between the two sides at Old Trafford on Sunday, 8th May.
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