Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard today apologised for lashing out three times at a man in a bar brawl, saying he mistakenly believed he was about to attack him.

Liverpool football captain Steven Gerrard was in a "huff" before he attacked a man with a barrage of punches, a court has heard.

The man allegedly attacked by England footballer Steven Gerrard during a bar room brawl today relived the incident in court.

Footballer Steven Gerrard “totally lost it” and hit a man “with the style and speed of a professional boxer” during a row over music, a court heard today.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez yesterday refused to be drawn on the future of midfielder Xabi Alonso but did rule out any potential move for Spain international David Villa.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has agreed a two-year contract extension, the club announced today.

An assault charge against Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been dropped, a court heard today.

Liverpool star Steven Gerrard was expected to formally plead not guilty today to charges of assault and affray.

Two footballers were charged today in connection with the same nightclub brawl which saw Steven Gerrard accused of assault.

Steven Gerrard is to deny assaulting a man during a nightclub brawl, a court heard today.

Steven Gerrard is expected to appear in court today after being charged in connection with a nightclub brawl.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a bar brawl which allegedly involved Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard.

Coleen Rooney’s brother was detained over the nightclub brawl which resulted in England footballer Steven Gerrard being charged, it was reported today.

Steven Gerrard will be watched by millions today as he plays his first match since being charged with assault and affray.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his full support for Steven Gerrard in the wake of the midfielder being charged with assault and affray following an incident in a bar in Southport earlier this week.

England footballer Steven Gerrard returned to training today with little fanfare.

Football star Steven Gerrard is due back for training today after he was charged with assaulting a club DJ.

Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard was supported by his football club today as he faced a maximum five-year jail term if convicted of assault.