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Michael Owen concerned by Liverpool inconsistency as Newcastle move ahead in Champions League race

Newcastle Liverpool Michael Owen UEFA Champions League Bournemouth Eddie Howe Manchester United Jurgen Klopp Manchester City

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has blamed inconsistency as the key reason behind Liverpool’s underwhelming campaign. Just one week after demolishing bitter rivals Manchester United 7-0, the Reds stuttered on the road at Bournemouth.

Many expected Liverpool to surge towards the top four and secure a Champions League place. However, losing 1-0 on the south coast put a dent in their ambitions ahead of a tricky fixture list.

Jurgen Klopp’s men travel to Manchester City and Chelsea before facing Arsenal at Anfield - handing an opportunity for Newcastle to capitalise on. Tottenham Hotspur's comfortable win over Nottingham Forest extended the gap over Liverpool to six points, while the Magpies' win over Wolves moved them ahead of the Reds with a game in hand.

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