STEVEN GERRARD ALREADY FOR EVERTON
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard
says his final derby against Everton is a fixture he has looked out for
since the start of the season.
That treble was nominated by the midfielder as one of his derby highlights, alongside the 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win three seasons ago.
And Gerrard is relishing the prospect of creating another derby-day memory at Goodison Park this weekend.
"Everton are a terrific football club but, once that whistle goes, I want to beat them. That's a good problem for me."Steven Gerrard
"I think they're a terrific football club but, once that whistle goes, I want to beat them. That's a good problem for me. It's the fixture that I look for at the beginning of the season.
"I love playing against Everton. I've got friends and family members who are big Blues and it's all about the bragging rights in the city.
'Banter'
It's a bit different from a normal league game, but I'm looking forward to that one and hopefully I can add to my good derby record."
Gerrard is not expecting to receive a warm send-off from the Everton fans in Saturday’s game and revealed the 'banter' has already started.
"We'll have to wait and see on that one,” he said. “I had some stick from an Everton fan yesterday but it is part of my life living in this city.
"I love the banter with Everton fans. It's what it's all about. It's about rivalries and big games of football.
"I'm up for all that. I don't mind it at all. Bring it on, as far as I'm concerned. It will be my last derby and it will be someone else's turn to be in the spotlight.
"It becomes Jordan Henderson's problem (as he is likely to succeed Gerrard as captain) and Jon Flanagan's problem (as a local lad) because the Everton fans will soon turn on them."
Steven Gerrard: Ready for Everton
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