Sunday, 27th April, 2014
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he will attach no blame to captain Steven Gerrard after his mistake allowed Chelsea to score their first goal in a 2-0 win at Anfield today.
Chelsea adopted an ultra-defensive approach against Liverpool, but got a break when Gerrard failed to control a pass from Mamadou Sakho and then slipped, allowing Demba Ba a clear run on goal which he made no mistake with.
The Blues then took advantage of Liverpool attacking at the death when Willian added a second.
The title is now in Manchester City's hands, with the Citizens knowing if they win their final three games they will likely win the Premier League on goal difference.
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But Rodgers will not attribute any blame for the defeat on Gerrard.
He was quoted as saying by the BBC: "I just said to Steven there he's been a wonderful player for this club and is a massive part of why we are where we are.
"There's no blame to attach to him. He'll be disappointed of course but he has been a monumental player and will continue to be."
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