Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard got a standing ovation from Chelsea supporters on Sunday, after playing his last game at Stamford Bridge, but he felt it was not worth thanking them.
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The former England captain was heckled by the Chelsea supporters throughout the match, and some even held up "caution, slip hazard" posters during the game, referring to his slip in the vital 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Anfield last year.
However, after getting substituted in the 79th minute the majority of the Chelsea supporters stood up and gave the Liverpool legend a standing ovation, but he didn't feel like thanking them as he endured abuse for most of the game.
"I'm not going to get drawn into wishing the Chelsea fans well, it was nice of them to turn up for once today," Gerrard told Sky Sports.
"I was more happy with the ovation from the Liverpool fans. I think the Chelsea fans have shown respect for a couple of seconds, but they've slaughtered me all game.
"If you get a standing ovation at a stadium it is always nice, but what is always important is the support from the Liverpool fans, and they've been with me since day one."
Gerrard also commented on giving Chelsea the traditional guard of honour as the teams walked out and admitted that it was not a very nice feeling.
"It's not nice when you're doing it for other people," Gerrard added.
"But this football club has always shown respect and the guard of honour comes with tradition.
"Chelsea have won the league, they are champions, have a terrific manager, and deserve the guard of honour today, but it certainly wasn't nice doing it."
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This weekend's result against Chelsea esures that Liverpool are all but out of the top four as their goal difference is far inferior to Manchester United's, meaning they are likely to miss the Champions League next season.
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