Owen may yet complete 90 minutes in a game this season ... but not for three weeks at least.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed the striker would be out for "two to three weeks" with a groin injury.
"Michael felt a slight groin injury after training on Sunday.
"He thought he was fine to play but on a wet surface, when he tried to turn quickly, it came back again.
"It is not a serious one and I am not worried because players do get them, but he will be out for two to three weeks.
"The only good part is that his fitness levels are very good."
We've had the odd Toon fan on our message board saying Kevin Keegan is greedy for asking for £8m pay-off from Mike Ashley.
What about the £40m Owen cost the club in transfers and wages!