Owen aiming to end Anfield anguish

Last updated : 02 September 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The England forward knows only too well that the Reds must overcome stubborn resistance at home if they are to replicate their fine away form in front of the Anfield faithful.

Owen said: "At the moment playing away from home suits us. It's better to be away when you're not creating chances because there's not as much pressure on you.

"At the same time, home teams have to come at us and we get more space. We saw against Spurs last week how they played five across the back with two centres-halves who were on my back all through the game.

"Even if I beat one man there's another one covering to stop me. We have to find the key to unlocking those teams at Anfield.

"We've started to play a more attacking line-up now and it's worked on Saturday. The manager picked a very attacking side to go to Goodison and play an Everton team on such a high.

"When I saw the team, I fancied my chances of getting a lot more opportunities. I know we've got the players to deliver the service.

"I always feel we have a better chance of winning the derby at Goodison anyway. They have to come out and attack us because they're in front of their own fans, but when they're at Anfield they tend to throw 11 men behind the ball and they're happy with a 0-0.

"That's what's happened a lot at Anfield because they're playing for a point."

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