Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard admits the butterflies are increasing as he nears the end of his Anfield career.

The visit of Crystal Palace, a week on Saturday, will be his final appearance at Anfield before he moves to America to play for Los Angeles Galaxy.

"I've got mixed emotions about it right now," Gerrard told Liverpool Magazine.

"It's exciting to know I will be trying something different, playing in another league and getting to see a lot of a great country like America.

"At the same time, I'm emotional and I know these final few weeks will be tough. It's going to be difficult to let go.

"My relationship with Liverpool doesn't end though. I'm hoping I'll return to the club in some capacity one day.

"If that's not to be, then I'll always come back as a supporter.

"I just don't know what is going to happen after my last game at Anfield against Crystal Palace. All I know is it will be a hugely emotional day for me when my Liverpool career comes to an end after so long."