And here comes number 9 in Gerrard's top 10 Liverpool moments. Remember photographs of fans burning his shirt outside the Shankly Gates?

Daily Telegraph football writer Henry Winter on BBC Radio 5 live: One of the great things about Gerrard is the impact he has had. It was the first Merseyside derby hat trick at Anfield since 1935, he ripped up the history books.

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Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill on Instagram:, external"Farewell to Steven Gerrard it was a privilege to have played against this guy in the derbies and more importantly to see his passion for his club. Yes he's a red and I'll always be blue but I have a lot of respect for this guy. Liverpool will not be the same without him. Wish him and his family all the best in America in the MLS. #Respect #Loyalty"

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Not everyone on Merseyside is sad to see Gerrard leave. Indeed, Everton fans could be forgiven for accompanying the midfielder to the airport to ensure he boards his flight to Los Angeles after scoring nine goals in derbies.

Gerrard made 33 appearances against the Toffees, but his stand-out performance in the fixture came under the Anfield floodlights on 13 March 2012.

He netted a hat-trick, scoring in the first half and then twice more after the break - to earn Liverpool their biggest win over Everton since 1982. It was also the first hat-trick in a Merseyside derby since Ian Rush scored four in the Reds' 5-0 win at Goodison Park that same day 33 years ago, and the first at Anfield since Fred Howe achieved the feat for Liverpool in 1935.

Number 10 in Gerrard's top moments is....

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Parbej: Lost interest once Liverpool were down 3-0, inevitable win for Milan. Only to walk past the TV and see a draw on our hands.

Paul Harris: At 3-0 I was stood in the ground in total shock, whilst getting lots of texts from blue noses & Mancs. None at FT though.

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"It's Liverpool. Not just Liverpool as a football club but Liverpool the supporters and Liverpool the city," says Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

"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."

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Ashley Taylor: An outstanding player, my role model growing up as a child, unbelievable talent, @LAGalaxy have a legend on side.

John Rogers: I would rate Steven as no 1 Liverpool player. Dalglish was great but Steve near enough carried the club on his own at times.

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Don't forget Gerrard's top 10 moments is starting on BBC Radio 5 live in a few minutes. Mike Ingham is presenting the programme, while guests include Royle Family actress and Liverpool fan Sue Johnston, Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter and Tony Evans, football editor of the Times. Just click the 'Live coverage' tag above to listen.

Where is Steven Gerrard on the list of Liverpool greats? Better than Kenny Dalglish? Tweet #bbcfootball,, external text 81111 (UK only), or post a message on the BBC Sport Facebook, external and Google+, external pages.

nickoluoch: Of all the players I have watched, he is most definitely [the best].

Jose Ignacio: I think he is better than Dalglish!

Can you name one team-mate from each of the 17 seasons Gerrard has been at Anfield? Do you remember what Vegard Heggem looks like? Why not warm up for the top 10 moments by taking part in BBC Sport's Steven Gerrard quiz.

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Just a hunch but I've got a feeling the city of Istanbul might feature in Gerrard's top 10 moments. Where were you when Liverpool came back from 3-0 down to win the 2005 Champions League? Did you walk out of the pub in frustration at half-time? Turn the telly off because you couldn't take any more? Or perhaps you were jumping for joy that Milan were winning? We want to know. Tweet #bbcfootball,, external text 81111 (UK only), or post a message on the BBC Sport Facebook, external and Google+, external pages.

He may have only had one haircut but when was Gerrard at his best? You can vote on which Liverpool manager he was at his best under on this page. Read the terms and conditions here and we will publish the results soon after the vote closes at 21;30 BST.

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Seven hundred and nine games. One hundred and eighty five goals. Two FA Cups. One MBE. Three League Cups. One Champions League. One Uefa Cup. Countless man of the match awards. Hero to tens of thousands.

No wonder Liverpool fans across the world are mourning the departure of Steven George Gerrard.

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"Does it affect me? No, it drives me on to perform better. It has taken time to recover from last season, of course. It was a huge setback when we fell short. It hit me hard."

Will Gerrard's costly slip against Chelsea feature in the top 10?

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So, Stevie G is leaving for America after more than 700 games, 185 goals and 10 trophies.

Where does he rank in the list of Premier League-era midfield greats? Above Roy Keane? Below Patrick Vieira?

Where is he on the list of Liverpool greats? Better than Kenny Dalglish?

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It's been a career packed with goals, highs, lows, trophies but no Premier League title. What's your favourite Steven Gerrard Liverpool memory? Manchester City fans will no doubt put his infamous slip against Chelsea at Anfield at the top of their list as Liverpool's title challenge faltered at the end of the 2014-15 campaign.

Liverpool fans will recall happier times - the cup treble under Gerard Houllier in 2001, the 2006 FA Cup final and, of course, events in Istanbul in 2005.

Over the course of the next two hours we will be reflecting on Gerrard's club career. From 20:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 live Mike Ingham will reveal the midfielder's top ten moments, as chosen by a BBC Sport panel including John Motson and Phil Neville. Guests include Royle Family actress and Liverpool fan Sue Johnston, Daily Telegraph football correspondent Henry Winter and Tony Evans, football editor of the Times.

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It started on a cold November Sunday afternoon at Anfield in 1998. Few noticed the shy fresh-freshed 18-year-old as he made a fleeting first appearance as a substitute but it was not long before the relationship between Steven Gerrard and Liverpool fans blossomed into a full blown love affair.

Like all passionate relationships, it has been full of emotional highs. It has also been punctured by crushing lows. There have been fall-outs,euphoric highs and moments to forget.

Adored at Anfield and admired by Liverpool's fiercest rivals, Gerrard says a final farewell in a red shirt six days short of his 35th birthday against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.

A good time then to look back at Gerrard's top 10 Liverpool moments as the LA Galaxy-bound midfielder prepares to pack his bags and say farewell to the Premier League.