Owen Only 50-50 To Face Mackems!

Last updated : 17 October 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Owen is out for seven to 10 days and will miss the match with Manchester City on Monday and possibly the Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland.

Owen was injured in training on Wednesday and had a scan on Thursday.

Kinnear: "Oba's an option, and we've stepped up his training.

"We were planning to keep him back but because this has happened he is in the first-team squad, he did well on Wednersday and exceptionally well on Thursday as well.

"He hasn't needed any other further treatment on his knee so that's a good sign. He is in my mind to be involved in the match against Man City.

"Everything has been good since Everton (a 2-2 draw) we feel that we are on the up.

"People have been bright and bubbly even though we have had eight people away with their countries.

"We have been a bit thin on the ground. Nevertheless it has been enjoyable and people have been working extremely hard.

"We're hoping that all of the hard work we have put in, we will get a few players back for the Man City game.

"That's what we have been working hard on."