Steven Gerrard labels Jose Mourinho the "best manager in the world"

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho following today's 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

On his last appearance as a player at Stamford Bridge, Gerrard scored Liverpool's equaliser, but the Reds couldn't find a second goal that they needed to win and keep alive their hopes of finishing in the top four.

In the build-up to the match, Mourinho described Gerrard as his favourite enemy and also revealed that he tried to sign the midfielder on several occasions.

When asked about Mourinho, Gerrard told Sky Sports News after today's game: "I have huge respect for him. He's the best manager in the world in my opinion.

"I would have signed for him on three occasions if I wasn't such a big Liverpool fan. He's the reason my head was turned on a couple of occasions but he knew why I couldn't do it, because I love Liverpool Football Club. It always means more when you win for your people."

By finding the net today, Gerrard became Liverpool's second-highest scorer in the Premier League with 119 goals and also the club's top scorer this season with eight.