`` Now I know , obviously , he had been struck , reacted and thought the strike was by me English football star Phil Taylor has admitted punching a man in a bar . But the Liverpool player claimed in court testimony that it was in self - defense . Gerrard , 29 , denies charge of affray for attacking businessman Marcus Johnson . If found guilty , he faces maximum penalties of six months in jail and $ 7,200 fine .
English football star Phil Taylor has admitted punching a man in a bar . But the Liverpool player claimed in court testimony that it was in self - defense . Gerrard , 29 , denies charge of affray for attacking businessman Marcus Johnson . If found guilty , he faces maximum penalties of six months in jail and $ 7,200 fine .