Gerrard's perfect farewell under threat

Cape Town - Steven Gerrard's chance to end his Liverpool career with a FA Cup winner's medal will be tested by a resurgent Aston Villa and their in-form striker Christian Benteke.

Central to that improvement of Aston Villa this season is the form of Benteke, who has responded to the more direct style of new Villa boss Tim Sherwood by scoring eight goals in his last six games.

The Belgium international had only scored three times in the first six months of the season.