Rodgers: Ref error at Etihad could define season
When asked how crucial Steven Gerrard's slip was, the Liverpool boss preferred to talk about Lee Mason's performance when they played City
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has suggested a refereeing error could cost his team the title.
Steven Gerrard's slip against Chelsea that allowed Jose Mourinho's men to win at Anfield and hand the initiative in the title race back to Manchester City was seen as pivotal in the title race.
Since then songs about the Merseyside midfielder have been heard at various grounds alluding to the crucial mistake.
But when asked how important it was, Rodgers instead chose to highlight a moment in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to City in DECEMBER.
"When someone of that greatness and ability, it's just unfortunate what happened to him, but it could have happened to anyone," he said.
"It would be more unfortunate if the decision at Man City, when I got fined £8,000, might define the season. The offside. I was the guy who never speaks about referees. Sterling is clearly onside and in on goal. If we get a goal then …
"It's the only time in my life I've been fined. I knew at that time it might be significant. So that might define our season. It won't be Stevie's slip.
Rodgers was fined for questioning Bolton referee Lee Mason's credentials, suggesting that officials from Greater Manchester should not be allowed to take charge of City or United games.