Liverpool's hopes of Champions League football were cruelly shattered on that day, and the England lynchpin admits that he is greatly frustrated at missing a chance to gain instant revenge against the wealthy Londoners.
"I have to admit I'm sick I won't be playing in the first game of the season," revealed a rueful Gerrard.
"I think I let a bit of frustration at our not reaching the Champions League get the better of me when I was sent off in the last game. I was so disappointed and I think it showed. But I've got to get with it now and think about the next game."