Gerrard eyes final hurdle

15 April 2014 - 02:00 By Reuters
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Steven Gerrard of Liverpool in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield on January 26, 2011 in Liverpool, England
Steven Gerrard of Liverpool in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield on January 26, 2011 in Liverpool, England
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Steven Gerrard has made it clear where winning the Premier League would sit in the context of his 17 years as a professional footballer by declaring next month "the biggest" of his career.

In a one-club career, the Liverpool captain has won 109 England caps, the Champions League, a Uefa Cup, two FA Cups and three League Cups, but a league championship medal has remained elusive.

The 33-year-old midfielder was man of the match as Liverpool put themselves in the driving seat for a first English title since 1990 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Man City at an emotional Anfield on Sunday.

Gerrard said the performance was the "biggest statement" Liverpool had made during the campaign.

Gerrard's emotion at the end of Sunday's match was clear and he hopes to carry that drive into Liverpool's final four fixtures - away at Norwich City, at home to Chelsea, at Crystal Palace and against Newcastle United at Anfield.

"The journey I've had all the way through the years, there have been ups and downs. At the moment, I'm loving every minute of it," he said.

"I feel 21 again, playing with all these top players. It's probably going to be the biggest month of my career coming up now. I'll give it everything I've got."

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