Key Takeaways:
- Steven Gerrard revealed he still feels haunted by Liverpool’s Premier League near-miss, especially his error against Chelsea on 27 April 2014
- The former Liverpool captain scored 186 goals in 710 appearances and collected two FA Cups, three League Cups, and the 2005 Champions League title during his 17 years at Anfield
- Gerrard is currently being linked with a possible return to Rangers following Russell Martin’s departure at the start of the current season
Gerrard’s Illustrious Career and the Elusive Premier League Title
Few midfielders have commanded the respect and admiration Steven Gerrard achieved during his 17-year tenure at Liverpool. Graduating from the club’s youth academy in 1998, Gerrard established himself as an icon of English football, delivering 186 goals in 710 matches for the Merseyside giants. His career at Anfield was laden with silverware, including two FA Cups, three League Cups, and a dramatic 2005 Champions League triumph. Despite this immense haul, Gerrard was never able to secure the Premier League crown – the only significant domestic accolade missing from his collection.
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The Infamous 2013-14 Title Challenge and the Chelsea Setback
Liverpool’s closest brushes with the Premier League trophy came under Rafael Benítez in 2008-09, when they finished just four points behind Manchester United, and under Brendan Rodgers in the 2013-14 campaign. During the latter, with the title within their grasp, Liverpool suffered a pivotal 2-0 loss at home to Chelsea on 27 April 2014. Gerrard, playing in midfield that afternoon, famously slipped after miscontrolling the ball, allowing Demba Ba to score the opener for José Mourinho’s disciplined Chelsea side. Willian added a late second goal, a defeat that handed the initiative to Manchester City, who would claim the league title under Manuel Pellegrini.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Event | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 April 2014 | Chelsea | 0-2 | Gerrard’s slip led to Demba Ba’s opener | Liverpool lost top spot in the title race to Manchester City |
The Lingering Weight of High-Profile Mistakes
Reflecting on his career, Gerrard, now 45, spoke openly about the moments that continue to trouble him, particularly in the international arena and his fateful error against Chelsea, acknowledging that such “s*** moments” resurface from time to time amid the highs of his playing days. Although he is able to compartmentalise these regrets, he admitted to being deeply affected by Liverpool’s repeated near-misses in the league, and continues to shoulder the responsibility, especially as club captain during those campaigns.
Continued Influence and Managerial Prospects
Having retired as a player in 2016 after a stint with LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, Gerrard has pursued a managerial career. He notably guided Rangers to the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership title before holding managerial positions at Aston Villa and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. Now, Gerrard is being touted for a return to Rangers, following the departure of Russell Martin after the club’s disappointing start to the 2025-26 season.
