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MICHAEL OWEN could not contain his excitement as Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez netted a late winner against Newcastle.

The Uruguayan came off the bench to turn the game around for the Reds after they had gone a goal behind and down to ten men at St James’ Park.

Michael Owen celebrated Darwin Nunez's winning goal against Newcastle3

Michael Owen celebrated Darwin Nunez’s winning goal against NewcastleCredit: https://twitter.com/SteveBowercomm
The former Liverpool and Newcastle ace ran and jumped as he celebrated3

The former Liverpool and Newcastle ace ran and jumped as he celebratedCredit: https://twitter.com/SteveBowercomm
Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice and hand Liverpool the win over Newcastle

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Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice and hand Liverpool the win over NewcastleCredit: Reuters

Former Liverpool and Newcastle striker Owen, 43, watched the dramatic winner while working as a pundit for Premier League TV.

And as Nunez’s second strike hit the back of the net, Owen ran off in celebration as he laughed and clapped his hands.

As he returned to the others, Owen said: “I told you it was going to be 2-1.”

Reacting to the clip on Twitter, the former England international admitted that he got “a bit excited”.

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He also added that he “certainly doesn’t run anymore”.

Owen was hailed a “mystic Michael” for getting his prediction correct.

The joy shown by Owen clearly revealed which club he is more fond of, having played both Liverpool and Newcastle in his playing days.

And fans loved seeing his emotions come out as they took to social media.

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One Tweeted: “I’ve never seen him like this 😂🤣. Raw emotion💯.”

A second commented: “Owen is a 🔴 LEGEND.”

A third wrote: “Tremendous by the way.”

Owen started his career at Liverpool and quickly developed into one of the best strikers in Europe.

He netted 158 goals in 297 appearances before earning a move to Real Madrid in 2004.

Owen joined Newcastle in 2006 from Real Madrid and scored 30 goals in 79 appearances for the club.

However, during his time at St James’ Park, he was never a fan favourite as fans chanted, “What a waste of money” at him as the club was relegated from the Premier League in 2009.

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