Michael Owen points finger at Ruben Dias for defensive lapses in Manchester City’s draw against Chelsea

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has criticized Ruben Dias, holding him responsible for defensive lapses that cost Manchester City two goals during their thrilling 4-4 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Owen specifically highlighted Dias’s decision to slide on his backside, leading to a penalty at the end of the game when he brought down Chelsea’s Armando Broja. According to Owen, Dias’s sliding move was unnecessary, and if he had stayed on his feet, he could have intercepted the ball before Jackson’s goal.

Owen stated, “If he stays on his feet, he actually gets to the ball before Jackson does. It is twice he went down, and twice he cost them a goal.” The draw denied Manchester City a late victory as Chelsea managed to secure a point with an injury-time penalty.