He's probably one of the top five strikers in the world, he's in form, has five goals in his last four games, is finally free of injury - and better still he's all ours!
Michael Owen could not have arrived on Tyneside quietly two years ago but apart from his early glut of goals for the black and whites, the Owen era was in danger of turning into a disaster.
Five goals have breathed new life into Owen after an injury ravaged two years and goal number six in five games could be imminent.
The pint sized striker is finally back and perhaps now all of that time spent wrapping him in cotton wool is paying off.
Whether it's been a broken foot, shattered knee or niggly thigh, Owen's absence has been about as welcome in Newcastle as a booze ban!
Now though, perhaps his £17million move from Real Madrid is finally paying off.
Our first taste of action came against Barnsley, which nobody could really get carried away with but from a striker's point of view (not that I'd know), any goal is a good goal and it has clearly lit a black and white touch paper.
Owen's magic then turned that 0-0 draw against Wigan into a sweet 1-0 victory and although he set off for England duty with records and Euro qualification in his sights, for once it has worked out in the favour of Newcastle United.
For once he doesn't come back injured or with confidence dented.
For once we can head to an away game looking forward to the real prospect of three points.
And for once, we go into the game wondering which strikers will be partnering Wor Micky at Pride Park.
Yes, Owen, after a goal of the month contender against Israel and a cracking brace against the Russians arrives back in training with his tail up and gunning for Derby County.
Yeah, yeah we're facing a wounded animal because they were thrashed 6-0 at Anfield.
But really we should be wiping the floor with the Rams, who are destined for a season of struggle after failing to get to grips with life in the big league.
And with Owen in breathtaking form you wouldn't bet against anything but more goal action at Pride Park.
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