Gerrard braced for emotional farewell

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hopes he can keep his emotions in check when he bids farewell to Anfield tomorrow night. (Sat)

The 34-year-old is set to make his final home appearance against Crystal Palace at the weekend to bring the curtain down on a 17-year professional career with the Reds before joining Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy.

Gerrard will lead his side out, and admits he has been preoccupied by how he will handle everything at the end of the game.