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I let everyone down, says Liverpool captain Gerrard

ESPN staff
March 22, 2015
Steven Gerrard was sent off less than a minute after coming on against Manchester United © Getty Images
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Steven Gerrard said he accepted full responsibility after being shown a red card within seconds of his introduction during Liverpool's 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United.

Liverpool had been trailing 1-0 when Gerrard came on for Adam Lallana at half-time, but less than a minute after his introduction he had been dismissed for a stamp on Ander Herrera following a challenge with Juan Mata.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, which appears likely to have been his final game against United, he said: "I need to accept it. I think the decision was right.

"I let my team-mates and the supporters down today and take responsibility for my actions. I've been in the game long enough."

Asked what caused him to react that way, he said: "I don't know. [It was] probably just a reaction to the initial tackle.

"I don't really think I should say too much more on it other than to apologise to everyone in the dressing room. I take full responsibility."

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