Ferguson says returning Owen can help United push for the title
London - A fit-again Michael Owen could play a key role in Manchester United's push for the Premier League title, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 32-year-old striker is on the verge of a return after five months out through injury.
Ferguson believes the former England international can be an important member of the squad for the remaining seven matches.
"If you think about ever needing a player to score an important goal for you is there anyone better than Michael Owen?" Ferguson told United's official website.
"He will be a really welcome addition to our squad, even if it were to be for the last few games of the season."
Ferguson revealed that Owen had been due to return sooner but suffered a set-back in training.
"He came back into our training a couple of weeks ago and then after one of the sessions he did some physical work with the sports science team and overdid it," Ferguson said.
"So it knocked him back a few days, but he should be joining us this week."
