LIVERPOOL'S STRUGGLE 2014-2015 TO THE TOP FOUR POSITIONS

 LIVERPOOL FC

 Vs

MANCHESTER UNITED


Brendan Rodgers refused to criticize Steven Gerrard despite his senseless dismissal in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat over Manchester United.

Gerrard ensured his final meeting against United would be remembered for all the wrong reasons as he was sent off just 43 seconds after his half-time introduction from the substitutes' bench.
Already 1-0 down thanks to Juan Mata's opener, Liverpool's chances of a comeback receded when their captain stamped on Andee Herrera after the Spaniard had slid in for a tackle.
Liverpool went on to lose 2-1 but Rodgers would not condemn his skipper, choosing instead to praise him for saying sorry for the stamp afterwards.

The midfielder accepted full responsibility for the defeat, which leaves Liverpool five points behind United in the race for fourth.
team-mates and manager down today, even more importantly I let all the supporters down and I take full responsibility for my action," Gerrard told Sky Sports.

BRENDAN ROGERS win over Swansea puts him back for the title race as the the team collects 3points over their opponent.

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Liverpool FC

Once the most successful club in England with 18 league titles and five European Cups, Liverpool have fallen on hard times in recent years, but appear to be on the up again after Brendan Rodgers led the Reds to second place finish in the 2013-14 campaign.

Raheem Sterling at the end of the match, decides to give his own view about his future plan and career at Anfield.