Owen struggles to find words for one Man Utd man against Alkmaar – Teamtalk.com, Teamtalk.com

United looked flat throughout on the plastic pitch in Hague, with the final whistle consigning the Red Devils to a tenth away game without victory – United’s worst run since 1989.

The visitors had few clear-cut chances before being denied a penalty late on and, speaking onBT Sportafter the match,Owenpicked out midfielder Fred as one particular player who did not convince during the match.

“He’s just a medium player, isn’t he? That’s the bottom line, ”the pundit said. “I mean, what can you say?

“We were discussing what his best position is before, I mean I probably think it’s a six, Owen [Hargreaves] thinks it’s an eight.

“But, really, once we start arguing about it you think he can’t do either role that well. And what did he cost, £ 50 – something million? ”

Meanwhile,United are said to have two players – including one from the Premier League – on their wish list of strikers, with the club short for cover up top.