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'You Beauty!' Here are 7 of Steven Gerrard's greatest Liverpool moments

After Steven Gerrard announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, we take a look at his finest matches.

May 25, 2005 - The Miracle of Istanbul

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THE UNDOUBTED HIGHLIGHT of Gerrard’s career saw the midfielder inspire his side to a remarkable victory over Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final. Liverpool appeared set to be humbled when they trailed by three goals at half-time, but skipper Gerrard was the central figure in a stunning second-half turnaround that saw Liverpool pull level before the hour mark. After scoring Liverpool’s first to set the comeback in motion, Gerrard was brought down for a penalty, allowing Xabi Alonso to equalise with a rebound after his initial spot-kick had been saved. Rafael Benitez’s side went on to triumph in a penalty shootout, securing Liverpool’s fifth title in Europe’s premier club competition.

December 8, 2004 – Olympiacos blockbuster keeps Euro dream alive

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Five months prior to the dramatic events in Istanbul, Liverpool were indebted to Gerrard as they kept their Champions League hopes alive. Needing to beat Olympiacos by two clear goals to reach the knockout stages after Rivaldo’s first-half strike for the Greek club, Benitez’s side moved into a 2-1 lead through goals from substitutes Florent Sinama-Pongolle and Neil Mellor. Gerrard then stepped up to the mark with four minutes remaining, blasting a 25-yard half-volley past Antonios Nikopolidis to prompt a memorable cry of ‘You Beauty!’ from Sky Sports’ co-commentator Andy Gray.

May 13, 2006 – ‘The Gerrard Final’

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As if one dramatic comeback in a final was not enough, Liverpool again showed their capacity for a great escape when seeing off West Ham to claim the 2006 FA Cup, with Gerrard again the key man. It was the captain who pulled Liverpool level with a close-range strike after West Ham had surged into a two-goal lead. A fluke goal from Paul Konchesky looked to have seen off the men from Anfield, only for Gerrard to beat Shaka Hislop with a stunning strike from distance in the final minute of normal time. Once again, Liverpool emerged victorious in a subsequent penalty shoot-out.

March 10, 2009 – Real outclassed at Anfield

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Gerrard’s partnership with striker Fernando Torres proved a fruitful one for Liverpool and the duo teamed up to fine effect on another memorable European night at Anfield in 2009. Spanish giants Real Madrid were humbled as Liverpool recorded a thumping 4-0 victory to secure their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Gerrard grabbed two of the goals, marking his 100th European appearance for Liverpool in style, and received a congratulatory handshake from Real skipper Raul when he was substituted late on.

March 13, 2012 – Everton sunk by derby hat-trick

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Gerrard has scored more goals in Premier League Merseyside derbies than any other player and grabbed three of his nine to date in a 3-0 home win in 2012. Having been denied an early goal by a fine save from Tim Howard, Gerrard found the net in the 34th, 51st and 90th minutes to complete the first hat-trick in a meeting between Liverpool and Everton since Ian Rush in 1982.

December 5, 1999 – The first goal

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At the age of 19, Gerrard announced himself as a Liverpool player with a superb maiden senior goal in a 4-1 home victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Liverpool were 2-1 ahead when Gerrard picked up the ball in central midfield and embarked on a jinking run into the penalty area before finishing calmly. Anfield would go on to witness many more special moments from a player who soon established himself as the heartbeat of his hometown club.

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 5:06 AM

    I feel like I have to comment. I’m a Utd fan. Every comment on here that slates Gerrard and Liverpool is deluded. He has been a fantastic player.
    Personally, I’ll be glad to see the back of him ha! A fantastic professional and leader. He is a one club man that has carried LFC through tough times. I wish him well.

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 2:08 PM

    Well said. Supporters of bitter rivals most times won’t admit it but you can admire great rivals. Scholes, Keane etc even as a pool fan U admire. My dad is liverpool fanatic but has mentioned the likes of Byran Robson (uniteds Gerrard?) best etc as great players jd loved to watch

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 12:45 AM

    His goal vs olympiacos was unbelievable !

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 12:17 AM

    He not retired yet sure he will be in a city shirt next season!

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 1:54 AM

    World class. Legend.simple as.

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 1:59 AM

    Keep ‘em coming. Yoooouuuuubeeeaaauutyy!

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 1:39 AM

    You never know what might happen between now and the start of next season he may yet be playing for liverpool next season if a new manager comes in they might want to keep him get the feeling that the club have not done enough to try keep him. I hink Rodgers secretly is happy enough to see him leaving. Would love to see him finish his career at Liverpool. Even if he is struggling on the pitch he is needed in the dressing room and around the club. Without Gerrard and Carragher the club seems to have lost its heart and soul. Every club needs a few local lads playing it’s all down to flanagan now to keep it going.

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 2:30 AM

    I think those days are gone Brian. Sadly.

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 1:58 AM

    Seriously enough already. Just retire only Gerrard would insist on such a long send off. From now till May it will be wall to wall Gerrard talk about egotistical

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 12:32 AM

    Another one !!! Great player but Zzzzzzzz at this stage

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 10:02 AM

    Fantastic player one of the best there has been in the Premier League. You’ll always get a few jealous idiots slagging him though.

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    Mute Anthony
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    Jan 3rd 2015, 9:42 AM

    I loved the moment where he epitomised his loyalty to Liverpool as he reached over the desk and handed in his transfer request about 10 years ago.

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 12:41 AM

    Keane must be jealous of the Gerrard coverage at this stage.need something new

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 8:49 AM

    What about his slip against Chelsea?

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 4:40 AM

    Oh god we r gonna have to hear it all again in may :(

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 7:56 AM

    And then next season aswell, cause when they lose a game it will be ‘ that wouldn’t have happened if Gerrard was still at the club ….

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    Jan 3rd 2015, 2:17 AM

    You all acting like he’s retiring hahah

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