Michael Owen shows true colours after playing for both Liverpool and Manchester United

Manchester United and Liverpool will rekindle their long-standing rivalry this Sunday. They go head-to-head in the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.

United are hoping to secure a place at Wembley Stadium for next month's semi-final. But Liverpool, having already claimed the Carabao Cup, are on track to add three more trophies to their collection this season. The Reds are competing for the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup.

Sunday promises to be a real show-stopper, with both teams eager to outdo each other. Ex-Liverpool and Man United striker Michael Owen knows all about this charged rivalry. Owen, who scored 158 goals for Liverpool, ended up at Manchester United via spells at Real Madrid and Newcastle. The switch didn't sit well with the Liverpool fans, to say the least.

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Even so, according to Owen, there's now a sense of respect between him and both sets of supporters. "Well, I'm absolutely fine at both. I'm respected at Man United; the derby winner, Champions League hat-trick, goal in a cup final. It's not like I'm one of their own, we know that, but there's mutual respect and good memories," he shared with the Daily Mail in 2021.

"But when I go through the doors at Liverpool, it's in my heart. I hated going back as a player. It felt like I was punching my brother. Being booed, I felt sick. My parents were shot to bits. It rarely happens now, the odd voice might shout, 'You Manc', but I can put it in a box. It doesn't stop me thinking I would love to have the legacy of Carra (Jamie Carragher) or Stevie (Steven