BY BRYAN SIMPSON

On Sunday, Manchester United narrowly defeated crosstown rival Manchester City, 4 -3, in an instant classic at the Old Trafford, with the winning goal coming off the foot of Michael Owen and coming in the final minute of stoppage time.

Having matched Manchester United with three goals, scoring their third just a few minutes prior to Owens’ goal, it seemed that Manchester City would walk away with a tie and add at least 1 point to their Premier League point total.

Nevertheless, Michael Owen would enter the game in the 78th minute, scoring the Red Devil’s fourth and final go-ahead goal less than 20 minutes later, taking away Manchester City’s point and giving his team 3.

With the win, Manchester United now holds sole possession of second place in the Barclay’s Premier League standings with 15 points, 3 points behind undefeated Chelsea. On the other hand, Manchester City moves into a tie for third place with 12 points.

Many Twitterers in Manchester and around the world were pleased with Owen after he scored the winning goal:

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   vandiablo (Manchester, England) Well played Tevez, but sad we have got our supersub, its none other than Michael Owen!!! 20 Sep 2009 from mobile web
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   RickyTicky (Leeds and Reeding, England) Michael Owen is my new favourite player. Why isn’t he in the bloody England squad? #Football 20 Sep 2009 from web
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   aaronrussell (Undisclosed) Probably the best picture in the world (if you’re a Manchester United fan) http://post.ly/5iEX 20 Sep 2009 from Posterous
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   trulliman (Undisclosed) Michael Owen, what a legend! 20 Sep 2009 from mobile web
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   chrisollerhead (Manchester, England) one Michael Owen thank god i didnt leave early! 20 Sep 2009 from mobile web
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   Kai25 (York, England) michael owen? remember when he has good? oh yeah, so do I, 96th minute against City!! haha 20 Sep 2009 from web
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   CharlottePeel (Manchester, England) I think I could watch Michael Owen’s goal on repeat for the rest of my life. Beautiful goal. 20 Sep 2009 from web

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So many Twitterers mentioned Owen, that he, in fact became a trending topic:

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   hobbs (England) Michael Owen is the no.2 trending topic ))))) 20 Sep 2009 from web
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   krisstenradkexx (Undisclosed) woooot. Michael Owen, Man Utd :] all trending topics. 20 Sep 2009 from web

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