Gerrard apologises for red card against United

Gerrard saw red less than a minute after coming on at half-time in a crucial clash in the fight for UEFA Champions League qualification for stamping on the leg of Ander Herrera.

The midfielder looked to have won the ball in the initial challenge, but a rush of blood to head left his side with a mountain to climb after United had taken the lead in the 14th minute through Juan Mata.

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