Tony Pulis: 'No chance of Michael Owen loan'

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has insisted that there is "no chance" that Michael Owen will leave the club on loan this month.

The 33-year-old striker has made five appearances for the Potters this season following a free transfer from Manchester United.

"There is absolutely no chance of Michael [Owen] going out on loan," Pulis told reporters.

"He needs game time but I didn't think it was right to bring him on against [Crystal] Palace on Tuesday.

"As a manager you have to make these decisions, irrespective of how big a name he is."

Stoke travel to Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.