Steven Gerrard admits it wasn't a nice feeling when the Liverpool players formed a guard of honour for Chelsea on Sunday.

The Reds kept the tradition alive when they acknowledged the Blues for winning this season's Premier League title prior to the clash between the two clubs at Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool captain Gerrard said it is something he is not too fond of doing but insists the traditions are there and his club would stick to them for the good of the game.

"It's not nice when you're doing it for other people," Gerrard told Sky Sports. "But this football club has always shown respect and the guard of honour comes with tradition.

"Chelsea have won the league, they are champions, have a terrific manager, and deserve the guard of honour today, but it certainly wasn't nice doing it."

Gerrard scored in the 44th minute with a header from a Jordan Henderson free-kick after John Terry opened the scoring for Chelsea with a header from a Cesc Fabregas corner in the 1-1 draw in west London.