Steven Gerrard expecting ‘stick’ from Chelsea fans during St Stephen's Day meeting

Gerrard is expecting to be reminded of his infamous slip in Liverpool’s 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea back in 2014

Chelsea fans hold up banners in reference to Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and his slipping over against their team in 2014. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is ready for “a little bit of stick” from Chelsea fans when the two sides meet at Villa Park on St Stephen's Day.

Former Liverpool skipper Gerrard was close to joining Chelsea as a player in 2005 before completing a U-turn to remain at Anfield.