Steven Gerrard Breaks the Internet After Red Card for Ander Herrera Stamp

It didn't take Steven Gerrard long to make an impression in the Liverpool vs. Manchester United clash after receiving a red card for stamping on Ander Herrera within a minute of coming on.

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WOW. Steven Gerrard comes on at half-time, is sent off 40 seconds later. Incredible. Sky Sports 1 now! #LFCvsMUFC pic.twitter.com/bypORF7Q6I

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 22, 2015"

The Liverpool skipper was a half-time substitute, but he had barely gotten started before he was finished.

Not surprisingly, the Internet went into overdrive with reaction. 

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REVEALED: Steven Gerrard's heat map vs Man United. pic.twitter.com/U3ZSgVsG44

— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) March 22, 2015"

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Steven Gerrard's Zidane moment. (via @hashtag_66) pic.twitter.com/sxvegOmf0U

— KICKTV (@KICKTV) March 22, 2015"

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Steven Gerrard vs. Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/UbcPqj5NvV

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 22, 2015"

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Steven Gerrard really should have set the captain's armband on fire as he walked off for added flair.

— Brooks Peck (@BrooksDT) March 22, 2015"

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Celebrate Steven Gerrard's appearance with a Premier League winners T-Shirt special pic.twitter.com/ShDqXLLRkr

— United Rant (@unitedrant) March 22, 2015"

And for once, there was even room to praise the referee for making a brave and correct decision:

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Astonishing drama at Anfield. Steven Gerrard: no sooner on than off. Can't argue with the red card.

— Ben Smith (@BenSmithBBC) March 22, 2015"