Michael Owen gives verdict on Man Utd, Liverpool and Spurs

The Red Devils are under huge pressure to beat Valencia after a horror week which has seen the side fail to win in three games.

Two losses to Derby and West Ham followed a 1-1 draw against Wolves while there have been several reports of dressing room unrest at the club.

Key players including Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Antonio Valencia have all come into Jose Mourinho’s firing line as he clings to his job.

Liverpool, on the other hand, have started life well in the Premier League, joint-top of the table with Manchester City.

The Reds started their European campaign in the best way after beating one of the favourites Paris St-Germain 3-2.

And Spurs have the toughest challenge of all, with Barcelona coming to London - but Owen believes the English sides will all take points home.

Man Utd v Valencia

“United are unbeaten in their eight previous Champions League ties with Valencia (W2 D4) although this is the first game between the clubs in the competition since December 2010 when the game finished 1-1.

“Under normal circumstances this would be a banker home win for United, but these are worrying times at Old Trafford and I fancy the La Liga side might pick up a point in a low-scoring affair.”
Michael’s Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Valencia

Napoli v Liverpool

"Liverpool played their part in a high-class game at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and few would have begrudged them their point via another quality goal from Daniel Sturridge.

"The striker is certainly giving Jurgen Klopp a welcome headache ahead of another massive week for the club."

Michael’s Prediction: Napoli 1-2 Liverpool

Tottenham v Barcelona
"Spurs won all three of their Champions League group home games last season and scored three goals in each of those games.

"Having lost in the San Siro in their opening tie, Spurs must get a positive result and I feel they will."
Michael’s Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Barcelona