Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has apologised to his fans after getting himself needlessly sent off against Man United as the Reds were defeated 2-1 at Anfield.
In what was a crucial encounter for Liverpool’s top four hopes, their most reliable player of the years saw red, in more ways than one, 45 seconds after coming on.
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Shortly after full-time however, Gerrard took it upon himself to front up and apologise for a game he “takes full responsibility” for. The defeat now leaves Liverpool with a difficult task if they are to get back into Europe’s premier club competition.