Indeed he did, but Sam Allardyce insists it is no concern and he could play on Sunday against West Ham.
Owen Scan Was 'Precaution' But Media Not Happy!
Owen has only just returned to the side after missing much of the club's pre-season programme with knee trouble.
Allardyce: "We sent him for a scan as a precaution.
Allardyce: "We sent him for a scan as a precaution.
"But the result is he's absolutely fine and will be fit to play on Sunday."
But that is not good enough for certain sections of the media, and reports today claim Owen may need a hernia operation.