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ANALYSIS-Soccer-Owen jumps at chance to revive flagging fortunes (Reuters)

 
Michael Owen has grabbed the chance to resurrect his career by joining Manchester United and pledged to repay manager Alex Ferguson for giving him a platform on which to shine with the Premier League champions. (link)

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