Gerrard v Gattuso: So who was top dog and who was the pussycat?

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ROUND ONE (15 mins)

With Gerrard playing in an advanced role behind Dirk Kuyt, the two No.8s avoid any early confrontation. The first poor tackle is made by Gattuso who goes in late on Agger and leaves his foot in. Riise is next to be fouled by the Italian. Gerrard stays on his feet, out of trouble.

THE MOGGY - Gerrard; THE DOGGY - Gattuso

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Battle royal: Liverpool's Gerrard and Milan's Gattuso

ROUND TWO (25 mins)

Gerrard strides away from a weak Gattuso tackle. He is decked by Nesta after trying to go past him on the left. From the deep freekick, Milan clear the danger. Gattuso berates his team-mates as Liverpool enjoy lion's share of the game. No yellow cards yet in the game.

THE MOGGY - Gattuso; THE DOGGY - Gerrard

ROUND THREE (45 mins)

Gattuso wins 50-50 with Gerrard and then follows through with a dreadful tackle on Riise. First blood to Liverpool as a stray boot from Zenden catches Gattuso in the face. He's off the pitch with a bloody nose. Wuss! First yellow to the Italian for cynical foul on Alonso after 40 minutes.

THE MOGGY - Gattuso; THE DOGGY - Gerrard

ROUND FOUR (70 mins) Gattuso is quiet, but effective. Gerrard is trying to get into the game, but Milan are sitting deep and filling the space with bodies. Tempers are fraying and three bookings are delivered, including Carragher and Javier Mascherano. Gattuso clashes with sub Kewell, but no foul is awarded.

THE MOGGY - Gerrard; THE DOGGY - Gattuso

ROUND FIVE (80 mins)

After Gerrard misses his big chance and Gattuso moved closer to the European Cup, Milan begin sitting deeper and protecting their back line, with Gattuso in his element. Come on then Stevie, what have you got? He looks frustrated at lack of penetration and must want Crouch to help.

THE MOGGY - Gerrard; THE DOGGY - Gattuso

THE VERDICT (90mins)

We expected a war, but it went with a whimper. Gattuso collected a booking — and a medal. Gerrard, in his advanced role, wasn't able to influence the game in the way he would have liked and had to watch as his fierce rival went into cruise control. Only one winner in this battle'.

THE MOGGY - Gerrard; THE DOGGY - Gattuso