'Oh my word' - Liverpool fans pile in as Steven Gerrard wows on Anfield return against Barcelona

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has the boots back on this weekend at Anfield for a Liverpool legends side against Barcelona.

The former Reds captain was fouled early in the first half and, unsurprisingly, stepped up to convert the penalty into the bottom right corner past Jesús Angoy in the Barcelona goal. Since that strike, Gerrard is now being urged to shoot when on the ball anywhere near the visitors' 18-yard box.

It is the 41-year-old's overall display that is catching the eye, though. Here is a selection of social media reaction from Liverpool fans watching Gerrard's performance back at Anfield.

OMG GERRARD COULD'VE HAD AN ASSIST IN THE FIRST MINUTE THE STORY REMAINS THE SAME

Gerrard is still class wow

It’s been just over a minute and I can tell Steven Gerrard has still got it.

Gerrard's bagging a screamer, by the way.

Steven Gerrard back at Anfield in a red shirt is a beautiful sight.

Gerrard screamer pending, it just has to happen

Steven Gerrard with his captain armband, oh my word

I wanna see Gerrard score, knee slide in front of the Kop and kiss the badge just like old times.

Nahh Gerrard is still better than most even now.

Watching Steven Gerrard in 2022 is hilarious. Especially when he's still getting let down by playing alongside Dirk Kuyt.

Gerrard is still a baller

That familiar image of Gerrard throwing his head back and looking up to the sky when Luis Garcia makes a bad decision on the ball and loses it.

Gerrard is still quick

Gerrard can still play in midfield, time for Henderson to get benched.

Gerrard walks into our current midfield.