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Owen Declares Liverpool Still Premier League's Best Team

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Michael Owen says Liverpool remains the best team in the Premier League despite a sixth-place finish and a disappointing title defense.
He argues that when Liverpool are at their best, they outmatch teams, including Arsenal.
He believes Arsenal will win the title but are not performing at Liverpool's level last season.
Owen attributes Liverpool's struggles to inconsistency and off-field tragedies, suggesting a potential resurgence next season.

History

Historical Context

Liverpool's last top-flight league title in 1990 ended a dominant era, during which they secured 11 titles in the 1980s under manager Bob Paisley. The club's subsequent struggles to regain former glory, compounded by off-field tragedies, reflect broader challenges in the evolving Premier League landscape, as highlighted by Michael Owen's recent comments on their inconsistency.

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Story summary

Michael Owen says Liverpool remains the best team in the Premier League despite a sixth-place finish and a disappointing title defense.
He argues that when Liverpool are at their best, they outmatch teams, including Arsenal.
He believes Arsenal will win the title but are not performing at Liverpool's level last season.
Owen attributes Liverpool's struggles to inconsistency and off-field tragedies, suggesting a potential resurgence next season.

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