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Liverpool march on as Owen endures unhappy return
(AFP)
Updated: 2005-12-27 09:19

Only a fine one-handed save by Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given prevented Harry Kewell from sending the hosts into a fifth minute lead after good work from Crouch.

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Benitez claimed before the game he tried his best to re-sign Owen before he opted for Newcastle after one season in La Liga and Liverpool supporters could not resist taunting their former hero with a chant of "Where were you in Istanbul?" - in reference to Liverpool's Champions League triumph in May.

Liverpool never looked back after taking a 14th minute lead, Gerrard rifling home his 13th goal of the season from just inside the area after a fine move involving Luis Garcia and Crouch.

England striker Crouch doubled Liverpool's lead two minutes before half-time, heading in Australia ace Kewell's cross.

Overworked Newcastle keeper Shay Given got a hand to the ball but it was not enough to deny the 7 million pounds signing from Southampton his fifth goal in six games since breaking a personal goal drought lasting 24 hours.

Liverpool went close to increasing their advantage through Garcia before Bowyer was given his marching orders by referee Mark Halsey for a terrible challenge on Alonso which infuriated Liverpool players.

Crouch escaped with a yellow card after pushing Bowyer to the ground immediately after his ugly tackle.

Substitute Djibril Cisse then drew a fine save from Given after Bowyer's expulsion as Liverpool finished as they had started - in total control.

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