Steven Gerrard: I won't even let a Manchester United shirt in my house
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ByEurosport
Updated 12/09/2015 at 11:31 GMT
Steven Gerrard has made some explosive comments about the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United, and how deeply it affects him.
Steven Gerrard kisses the camera after scoring for Liverpool against Manchester United at Old Trafford
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The comments come from his new autobiography, in which the now-former Liverpool icon pulls no punches.
"I had been taught [from childhood] to loathe Manchester United," he said.
"It was drilled into our brains, hardening our hearts and conditioning our souls as Liverpool fans.
"It was tattooed into the head of every Liverpool fan. We had never liked each other, as clubs or cities, but the animosity had become deeper.
"Liverpool had been dominant for so long — then, finally, United took over under Sir Alex Ferguson.
"For more than 26 years, I’d always felt compelled to show fire towards them. They were the enemy.
"Their shirt is the only one I won’t allow in my house. I have a big collection of shirts I’ve swapped with other players — but not one from United.”
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