Patrik Berger scored from the spot in the 1-1 draw against Sunderland at the weekend but this time the Czech left Owen to the job.

BBC: Liverpool rue Owen misses

Despite relying on the likes of Patrik Berger and Pavel Nedved to implement his policy of attack, he was quick to overlook Berger in the warm-up games when he knew a replacement would be needed for the Liverpool midfielder who is suspended for the first two games.

BBC: Jozef Chovanec