'Insane' goal has Liverpool legend enraptured but has warning for Darwin Nunez

The former England striker candidly revealed his sheer joy at the Uruguayan's impudent chip over Mark Flekken in a post on X.

Nunez's goal sparked a 4-1 win for Jurgen Klopp's side to cement their place at the top of the Premier League.

The triumph was all the more impressive due to the fact they lost Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones to injury in the first half.

Owen, meanwhile, can't seem to contain his delight with Nunez's strike. So much so that he's still watching it. Over, and over, again.

But, despite enjoying it so much, the former Real Madrid star couldn't help but offer his sage advice to Nunez.

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He posted: "That finish from Darwin Nunez yesterday was insane. I can't stop watching it. And I can't begin to explain how difficult a skill that is. Moving at pace, the ball running away from you, being inside the box with no room for error. Incredible.

"BUT, it is also further proof that if he is to get closer to becoming the great player many people think he can be, he has to adapt his way of thinking.

"I mean, to even consider that finish is madness. It's a 1 in 10, 2 in 10 finish at best. Learning to slot, dink or go round the GK is a far more productive way to score and will increase his chances to 4 or 5 in 10, thus massively increasing his end return."

Owen did, though, admit it was something he'd rather the chaotic forward did at other points of the game.

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He continued: "I'm really not trying to rain on his parade as that goal was pure class. But I'd rather see it when Liverpool are 3-0 up, not at 0-0."

Take note, Darwin.