Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown is surprised that Steven Gerrard has chosen to leave Liverpool. The Reds captain is expected to announce today this will be his last season at Anfield.

But Keown believes the former England captain still has much to offer Brendan Rodgers' side.

"I think you keep hold of these great players for as long as possible," he said on Match of the Day.

"You've got to think it's his decision because they'll want to keep him, Brendan Rodgers wants that, you need that to integrate the old and the new. You certainly can't blame Gerrard for where they are in the table this season."