Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

"Anfield is suddenly eerily subdued after that thunderous and emotional reception for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard before kick-off, which he shared with his children and after a guard of honour from Crystal Palace's players. Anfield is now waiting for a Gerrard "moment" - and history suggests he will deliver."

Gary Lineker
BBC Sport

On Twitter:, external Great to see Brendan Rodgers hiring a plane and banner for such a momentous occasion.

All pretty low key at Anfield although the plane has created a buzz among the crowd. Crystal Palace are on a run of four straight defeats and it looks as though they are in for another long day as the Reds dominate possession.

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There's a plane circling the skies above Anfield. Another anti Brendan Rodgers banner? Not this time. "In Rodgers We Trust" it reads.

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Former Liverpool midfielder Jimmy Case on BBC Radio Merseyside: "The movement's good, the pressing's good. It seems to me that Liverpool are right up for this and it's a promising start."

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Liverpool dominating the early exchanges with Philippe Coutinho winning a corner. Jordan Henderson whips it in for Steven Gerrard but it is hacked clear before the man of the moment can pounce.

Here's a reminder of the teams...

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Can, Skrtel, Lovren, Moreno, Gerrard, Henderson, Lallana, Coutinho, Ibe, Sterling. Subs: Ward, Johnson, Toure, Lambert, Lucas, Allen, Sinclair.

Crystal Palace XI: Hennessey; Ward, Dann, Kelly, Souare, McArthur, Ledley, Puncheon, Lee, Bolasie, Chamakh. Subs: Speroni, Delaney, Jedinak, Mutch, Zaha, Campbell, Murray.

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Former Liverpool midfielder Jimmy Case on BBC Radio Merseyside: "It goes without saying what Steven Gerrard has done for this football club. At times he could've moved to other clubs, but he's stayed loyal. I don't think that'll happen too much in the future. I don't think he should be going, but that's what happens in football sometimes."

We're under way.

Has "You'll Never Walk Alone" ever been sung so loudly? Another banner: "All the way from Kuwait to say goodbye to Stevie".

"You'll Never Walk Alone" is being played. Gerrard is talking to his three daughters on the pitch. There are banners everywhere saluting the Liverpool captain at an emotionally charged Anfield.

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Anfield stands for Steven Gerrard, who high fives every single Crystal Palace player on his way out. Lovely touch from the Liverpool skipper. "Steve Gerrard, Gerrard..." roars the Kop.

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Guard of honour for Steven Gerrard who walks out on the pitch with his three daughters who are dressed in matching pink and white outfits. What an ovation...

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

Busy day of flags and banners on the Kop.

"I asked members of staff if they could describe Steven Gerrard in one word, what word would that be," added Reds manager Brendan Rodgers.

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"It's Liverpool. Not just Liverpool as a football club but Liverpool the supporters and Liverpool the city.

"What Steven has given to this city, politicians haven't given to this city. He's a wonderful symbol for the people here and is an icon of the club."

Underneath those talented Steven Gerrard feet today is a message. It's emotional, fitting and will be with the departing legend for every step.

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On the insole of his boots reads: "You leave a legend, you'll return a hero. The city of Liverpool is always with you. You'll Never Walk Alone."

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Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger tweets:, external I wish I could be there tonight! I know Stevie gets the farewell he deserves. YNWA.

The players are in the tunnel as the Kop breaks into another song about Steven Gerrard.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "We want to do it for Stevie. This is a game years to come when a lot of these players will remember being involved in Stevie's last game. It's important they tell their grandchildren they won the game."

Steven Gerrard on Sky Sports: "All I can ask for is three points. I'll be trying to get on the score sheet too - that'd be a bonus. I'm on penalties, throw-ins, goal kicks - the lot."