Hansen expects warm welcome for Michael

"Owen was a great player for Liverpool, a man who single-handedly won the 2001 FA Cup Final against Arsenal with two late goals after Gerard Houllier's side had been second best all day," said the former Liverpool legend.

"Owen was a great player for Liverpool and he is assured of an unbelieveable Anfield reception. Liverpool fans know what a class act Owen is - they will just be hoping he doesn't show them exactly how good he is on Boxing Day."