"It is a strange feeling really playing against your old club, especially one where you were there for around 15 years," he said. "Liverpool are a big part of my life and career and I had some of the best times of my life at the club.
"So certainly I have happy memories. I have not been so happy playing against them since; I have never scored and not particularly enjoyed it."
Unlike most former Reds, Owen hasn't received a particularly warm welcome by Liverpool fans since leaving, mostly because of comments made when signing for 'big club' Real Madrid after running down his contract at Liverpool
It will be interesting to see what reception he gets on Boxing Day. Cries of Judas are sure to be heard in some corners of the ground.