Back in January 2001, Crystal Palace stunned Liverpool with a surprise first-leg win in the League Cup semi-final. But what happened after the match may have had an even bigger impact than the result itself.
The Eagles’ striker Clinton Morrison had just netted in the 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. Riding high on confidence, the then 21-year-old made headlines when asked about Liverpool’s star forward Michael Owen, who was struggling for form. With boldness only youth can bring, Morrison quipped that he would’ve buried the chances Owen had missed.
What he didn’t expect? That fiery comment made its way straight into Liverpool’s dressing room. And they didn’t forget.
🔥 Two weeks later, Liverpool unleashed their fury at Anfield – thrashing Palace 5-0 to reach the final. Morrison quickly became the target of banter and brutal jabs, including a savage one-liner from Gary McAllister:
“Don’t worry about it mate, Michael Owen would have scored that!”
Ouch.
Recalling the ordeal years later, Morrison admitted he might’ve lit the fire under Liverpool that night. From Steven Gerrard’s on-pitch taunts to being mocked by the Anfield crowd, it was a night he’ll never forget — especially after missing a golden chance in front of the Kop.
Since then, Morrison has owned up to the moment, even apologizing to Owen in person during holiday encounters.
But the story doesn’t end there…
🚨 Now, history might take a different turn. Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Crystal Palace’s current forward Jean-Philippe Mateta as a potential summer signing. Could Mateta be the man to make headlines at Anfield – for all the right reasons?
Stay tuned… this one might get spicy 👀🔥
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