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Michael Owen discusses Man United’s draw against Rostov: It is irrelevant
MICHAEL OWEN concedes the away goals rule is ‘outdated’ and ‘irrelevant’.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic provided the assist for the equaliser
Manchester United could only manage a 1-1 draw away to Rostov in the first leg of their last-16 Europa League tie earlier this evening.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan gave the visitors the lead, but they were left frustrated when Aleksandr Bukharov equalised eight minutes after the restart.
Although United grabbed a vital away goal, they still have some work to do to finish off the job at Old Trafford.
Michael Owen isn't a big fan of the away goal ruling
I just don’t think it’s relevant anymore. The Barcelona comeback was unbelievable
But former United striker-turned-pundit Owen thinks the Europa League need to scrap the current ruling.
“I don’t like the away goals - it’s quite dated,” Owen told BT Sport.
“Gone on the days when teams just go out to defend.
“You used to bring them back and beat them at home.
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“I just don’t think it’s relevant anymore. The Barcelona comeback was unbelievable.
“How can one goal be worth double?
“Goes what football is about? A goal should be a goal not two.”
United now turn their attentions to the FA Cup on Monday (7.45) when Jose Mourinho will head back to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the quarter-finals.
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