Saturday’s game between Liverpool and Aston Villa was all about Steven Gerrard’s homecoming to Anfield, however much the former club stalwart tried to play it down.
His Villa side gave a very good account of themselves, and though the Reds were good value for their win, Gerrard should be pleased by the rhythm and pace that his players were at throughout.
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After the match, Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp had the briefest of interactions which the latter spoke about in his post-match press conference.