Liverpool club can finally breathe relieved because the English Football Federation (FA) confirmed captain Steven Gerrard did not get a penalty after Michael Brown with. Gerrard is reported to have attacking midfielder Brown, as Liverpool won 4-1 over Portsmouth. Reportedly, elbows England midfielder was on the face of Brown.

Who led the match referee Stuart Attwell was, decided to not take action over the incident. While also ensuring the FA did the same thing. That is, Gerrard returned free of punishment. Practically, this is the second time within a week, 29 years old midfielder did not get a match ban. Previously, Gerrard is also said to have insulted the referee Andre Marriner. The incident occurred when the Liverpool defeat by Wigan Athletic 0-1. Lucky, then the FA again decided not to give punishment to Gerrard.