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'Is he retiring? Good...': Fuming Steven Gerrard brutally welcomes referee Jon Moss quitting the Premier League this summer at 51 years old - and Aston Villa boss says he 'hopes he's looked at' for his performance in their defeat by Liverpool

Steven Gerrard did not mince his words in wishing referee Jon Moss a speedy retirement after calling out his performance in Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

A clearly irked Gerrard refused to be drawn into a direct criticism of Moss, instead repeating that he hoped the referee's performance 'is looked at' by the Premier League.

However the Villa boss' resolve broke at the very end of questioning, when a reporter at the press conference revealed to Gerrard that Moss was retiring at the end of the season.

Steven Gerrard (pictured) said Jon Moss retiring at the end of the season was a 'good' thing
Moss was in charge of Aston Villa's 2-1 loss to Liverpool

Steven Gerrard (left) said Jon Moss (right) retiring at the end of the season was a 'good' thing

'Is he?