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Steven Gerrard has moved to smooth things over with United fans ahead of his first appearance at Old Trafford since he slammed Cristiano Ronaldo in his autobiography.
The Scouser said he was brought up in
He also slammed United winger Ronaldo for his role in Wayne Rooney's red card in the World Cup quarter-final against
United fans are unlikely to give him a warm welcome but he expects them to understand his sentiments.
Gerrard said: "The headlines in the serialisation were a little bit strong.
"What I said is that I have fantastic respect for United but, when I cross the white line against them, I want desperately to win that game and I'll do anything in my power to win it. I'd like to clear that up."