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 Steven Gerrard has admitted punching a man in a bar . But the Liverpool captain says in court testimony that it was in self-defense . Gerrard , 29 , denies charge of affray for attacking businessman Marcus McGee . If found guilty , he faces maximum penalty of six months in jail and $ 7,200 fine .